The Vanguard Podcast

Nov 03 2024 177 ep. 16 mins 36
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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 educate on policy, trends, and industry news.

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Saab's Innovative Solutions for Canada

Nov 03 2024 24 mins  
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, includin

The CPSP Strategy of HHI

Oct 27 2024 19 mins  
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 shi

The Path to Cybersecurity Certification – A Look Into CPCSC: Interview with Jean-François Séguin, Head, Security Line of Business, ADGA

Sep 24 2024 17 mins  
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 safet

Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging Solutions at Pace

May 12 2024 12 mins  
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

Cybersecurity Challenges and Innovation: Present and Future

Jan 28 2024 30 mins  
Join J. Richard Jones as he peeks inside the cybersecurity industry with John Davis, Vice President of Public Sector, Palo Alto Networks. Together, they explore the history of the field as well as the technologies, business models, and trends that are driving the biggest changes. Retired Major General John Davis has gained more than a decade of senior executive experience across

A Conversation with Tracy Medve, President and CEO, KF Aerospace & Board Chair, SkyAlyne

Nov 03 2023 18 mins  
J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This time he’s sitting down to speak with Tracy Medve, President & CEO of KF Aerospace and Board Chair of SkyAlyne. The discussion covers many topics, including Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) and SkyAlyne, the Canadian-Multi Mission Aircraft project (CMMA) and Team Poseidon. Since she began her career in aviation in

Diving Deeper with Chris Earl

Oct 29 2023 23 mins  
Join J. Richard Jones as he dives into conversation with Chris Earl, Vice President, Project Delivery, Victoria Shipyards to learn more about the history and future of Canada’s submarine program and how Victoria Shipyards is uniquely positioned to support it. Chris Earl joined Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in 2021, and in July 2022, assumed his current role as Vice President, Projec

The Unknown History of Submarines: Isaac Peral, Inventor of the First Electric-Powered Submarine

Oct 20 2023 23 mins  
In the latest edition Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones sits down with Soledad Garrido, Senior Key Account Manager, North America, Navantia. Together they look back on the rich history of the Peral submarine. Launched on September 8, 1888, it was the first fully capable military submarine, and the first successful full electric battery-powered submarine. Sol Garrido has more than 20

A Proven Underwater Solution for Canada

Oct 15 2023 23 mins  
In this exciting new episode of the Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks exclusively with Steve SK Jeong, SEVP, Naval Ship International Business, Hanwha Ocean, and Ret. VADM of Republic of Korea Navy/ Former Submarine Force Commander. The two discuss a range of topics, including the importance of a proven submarine design, the heritage of the Republic of Korea’s Navy Sub

Solutions for Defence Procurement: Capacity Is Not the Same as Capability

Sep 26 2023 18 mins  
In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones talks with Jack MacDonald, Technical Director, ADGA Group about ADGA’s core services, observations, and insights on defence procurement problems and how ADGA's Value-added Program Management service is part of the solution. Jack MacDonald served 27 years in the Canadian Armed Forces before taking on leadership roles b