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The Vanguard Podcast

Vanguard Canada

Vanguard is Canada"s oldest trade journal of record that provides a forum for Canada"s security and defence community, discussing strategic perspectives and overviews of government and military policy and practice, through interviews with leading practitioners and contributions from renowned experts, including representatives from industry. The Vanguard Podcast follows in the footsteps of this great history and seeks to serve the Canadian Government by providing clear and concise information to

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22:44

Delivering an All-Encompassing and Sovereign Canadian...

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2025/11/16

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Sheldon Gillis, MSC, CD, CPSP Campaign Lead at Babcock Canada, for a deep and timely conversation about what's next for Canada's submarine future—and why sustainment is just as important as the platform itself. With over 25 years of distinguished service in the Royal Canadian Navy—including command at sea, operational deployments across the globe, leadership roles in the Arctic, and senior oversight of naval

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15:38

Leadership Under Pressure: Managing Complex Defence...

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2025/10/30

When the stakes are high and the timeline is tight, what does leadership look like? In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks with Paul Knowles, Senior Vice President and District Manager at PCL Construction, whose nearly 30-year career spans some of Canada's most demanding infrastructure projects. From the nation's capital to remote northern installations, PCL's work under Paul's leadership often unfolds in secure, mission-critical environments—where precision,

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15:28

Canada’s Newest Defense Supplier is One of the...

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2025/10/24

Safran is a name that is synonymous with aerospace and defense innovation and now, this global powerhouse is deepening its roots in Canada. In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Louis Girardin, CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense Canada, to explore how one of the world’s oldest defense innovators is bringing new energy and cutting-edge technologies to Canada’s evolving defence landscape. Louis shares his perspective on Safran’s long and storied history, the

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11:23

EllisDon: Supporting Canada’s Defence Strategy...

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks with Chris Lane, Senior Vice President and Area Manager at EllisDon Corporation, about how one of Canada’s leading construction and infrastructure companies is helping to strengthen the nation’s defence readiness. Chris shares insights from his decade-long leadership journey with EllisDon—from his early days in the UK’s construction sector to overseeing major projects in Canada for clients like the Government of Canada, Defence

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21:19

Building the North: Infrastructure, Innovation, and...

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2025/10/20

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Jim Landon, President of ATCO Frontec, and Jim Stark, Director, North of 60, ATCO Frontec, to explore the company’s pivotal role in building and sustaining Canada’s northern infrastructure. From the Canadian Arctic to Europe, ATCO Frontec delivers the operational backbone that supports government, defence, and industry in some of the most remote and challenging environments on Earth. Together, they discuss how defence and

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22:42

Hanwha: Ready to Deliver Submarines – and Beyond –...

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2025/10/17

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Michael Coulter, President and CEO of Hanwha Global Defence, and Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Steve Jeong, Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Naval Ship Global Business at Hanwha Ocean, to discuss one of the most significant naval programs in Canada’s modern history — the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP). Hanwha Ocean’s shipyard in Geoje, South Korea, is one of the world’s largest and most advanced shipbuilding

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26:24

How Does LR Support Naval Submarines?

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2025/10/13

Featuring Matthew Palmer, Global Commercial Lead, Submarines at Lloyd’s Register Hosted by J. Richard Jones In this episode of Vanguard Radio, we dive beneath the surface of naval innovation with Matthew Palmer, Global Commercial Lead for Submarines at Lloyd’s Register (LR). A former Royal Navy Engineering Officer who served on nuclear-powered submarines, Matthew brings unique technical insight into how LR is shaping the future of submarine safety, design, and lifecycle assurance. From the

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09:41

Mission Ready Water – Below the Waves

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2025/10/03

Interview with Corey Switzer, Director, WaterTech Operations & Military Market Leader, BluMetric Environmental Inc. In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Corey Switzer, Director of WaterTech Operations and Military Market Leader at BluMetric Environmental Inc. With over 13 years of experience delivering mission ready water in some of the world’s most demanding environments, Corey shares insights into how BluMetric designs, builds, and sustains advanced water

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25:31

More than Middleware: Powering Canada's Next-Gen...

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2025/09/12

Canada’s defence landscape is evolving rapidly — from NORAD modernization to Arctic missions — and data is at the heart of the transformation. In this episode, host J. Richard Jones sits down with John Breitenbach, Director of Aerospace & Defence Markets at Real-Time Innovations (RTI), and David Pratt, Principal at David Pratt & Associates and former Canadian Minister of National Defence, to explore how a data-centric architecture is reshaping the way military systems are designed, integrated, and

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13:42

Boots on the Ground: A SITREP from General Dynamics’...

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2025/05/22

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has the opportunity to chat with Reaghan Sunstrum, Mission Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Steve Cross, also a Mission Specialist at General Dynamics Missions Systems–Canada. Their conversation revolves around the Canadian Army experience, the Canadian Army in Latvia and Battle Lab. Reaghan Sunstrum is a Mission Specialist at General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada, and a dedicated Canadian Army Reservist based

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26:01

Building a Secure and Sovereign Nation through...

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2025/04/27

Interview with Cheyenne Wicks, General Manager, Military Sector, J-Squared Technologies In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Cheyenne Wicks, General Manager, Military Sector, J-Squared Technologies. Mr. Wicks is a seasoned, results-oriented professional with extensive business and technology leadership experience. Formerly holding roles at L3Harris and DRS Technologies, he leads strategic research and development for J-Squared’s military line of business,

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21:06

Building a Digital-First Canadian Navy with Canadian...

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2025/03/31

Interview with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with David Males, Director of Business Development, SSI. Mr. Males has 35+ years as a trusted sales and marketing executive in IT & Related Services in the US and Canada. His previous experience serving the industrial manufacturing and infrastructure development (AEC) sectors allows him to bring a practical perspective to help the marine and shipbuilding

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17:03

Submarine Sustainment: What is Needed as Canada Looks...

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2025/02/20

Interview with Anthony March, Vice President, Marine & Mission Systems, Babcock Canada In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has an in insightful discussion with Tony March, Vice President of Marine and Mission Systems at Babcock Canada. A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, he holds degrees in mechanical engineering, defence studies, and marine engineering, along with an MBA from Athabasca University. He is also a graduate of the UCL Submarine Design Course

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12:43

Spying on Mobile: Are WhatsApp and Signal Secure...

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2025/01/27

Interview with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communications, BlackBerry Check out this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio. Host, J. Richard Jones, sits down for an illuminating conversation with David Wiseman, Vice President, Secure Communications, BlackBerry. With over 25 years of experience, his expertise spans software, security, mobility, and communications, honed through roles at BlackBerry, IBM, SAP, Sybase, and the US Navy. David holds a bachelor’s in computer science from the

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20:29

Secure by Design, Supply Chain Integrity & Emerging...

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2025/01/22

A Conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President, Public Policy & Government Affairs Palo Alto Networks In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down for an engaging conversation with Daniel Kroese, Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs at Palo Alto Networks. Mr. Kroese is leading the company’s engagement with policymakers and government stakeholders. He brings extensive Legislative and Executive Branch cyber policy experience, including roles as Staff

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24:22

Rebuilding Canada’s defence resilience and industry’s...

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2025/01/20

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with France Hébert, Vice-President and General Manager of Defence & Security Canada at CAE. She leads operations across 16 sites with 800 employees. She also serves as President of SkyAlyne and CAE Military Aviation Training, and sits on the boards of CADSI, True Patriot Love, and Invest Ottawa. With 35 years in defence and aerospace, France has held senior roles in strategy, business development, and operations, achieving

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24:00

Saab's Innovative Solutions for Canada

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2024/11/04

Interview with Simon Carroll, President Saab Canada In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Simon Carroll, President of Saab Canada, to explore the company’s significant impact on the Canadian defence landscape. With over 35 years of experience supporting the Canadian Armed Forces, Saab has established a strong foothold across the country, including key operations in Ottawa, Halifax, and Medicine Hat. Simon, a former Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, brings three

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19:32

The CPSP Strategy of HHI

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2024/10/27

Interview with Kwon-Sik Woo, Senior VP, Director of Marketing & Sales, Naval & Special Ship Business Unit, HD HHI In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Kwon-Sik Woo, Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing & Sales for the Naval & Special Ship Business Unit at Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI). With over 28 years of experience in the global shipbuilding industry, Mr. Woo offers valuable insights into HHI’s leading role in naval shipbuilding and defence

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17:56

The Path to Cybersecurity Certification – A Look Into...

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2024/09/24

Join J. Richard Jones as he sits down to speak with Jean-François Séguin, Head, Security Line of Business, ADGA about cybersecurity and the upcoming CPCSC certification process and how it will affect Canadian businesses. With over 27 years of experience in the public and private security industry, Jean-François has established himself as a leader in risk management, public safety, compliance, systems & technology, cybersecurity, and crisis management. His extensive background includes developing and

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12:19

Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging...

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2024/05/12

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Steve O’Brien, CD, Tactical Systems Integration Lab Lead and Joe Milligan, CD, LC4ISR Support Manager of General Dynamics Mission Systems-Canada. After a 27-year career in the CAF, serving in both the Infantry and Signal Corps, Steve O’Brien retired as a Master Warrant Officer and joined GDMS-C shortly after as a Mission Specialist. He is currently the Lead for several teams that support the Tactical Systems Integration Lab

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