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Welcome to the Vanguard Podcast, a weekly radio show discussing news, trends, and event coverage for the Canadian Defence Industry. 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. Intersecting strategy, technology and policy, Vanguard explores emerging trends and best practices to help enhance Canada’s holistic approach to defence and security, both domestically and internationally.
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Now displaying: 2022
Apr 8, 2022

In this important episode of Vanguard Radio Editor in Chief, Terri Pavelic, discusses the Battle of Vimy Ridge with non-profit leader and public history professional, Caitlin Bailey, Executive Director of both the Canadian Centre for the Great War and the Vimy Foundation. Caitlin is committed to ensuring the longevity of the memory of the Great War in Canadian life and finding new and interesting ways to tell its story. The Vimy Foundation is inspired by the heroic victory of the Canadian Forces at Vimy Ridge and believes that the key to a successful future lies in knowing one’s past. To help spread awareness, particularly in young people, the Foundation works with different partners on many projects and commemorative initiatives, while also creating forward-looking educational program that use history as a tool for building a better future.

In this episode:

  • Explore the mission of the Vimy Foundation
  • Learn the importance of the Battle of Vimy Ridge
  • Hear about the “Vimy: A Living Memorial” initiative
  • Examine the digital tools and 2.5D technologies involved in creating “Vimy: A Living Memorial”
  • And so much more!
Apr 6, 2022

The Digital Divide, Digital Insurgency, and Communications in Modern Warfare

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Major General (Ret) Rupert Jones and Caleb Walker, Country Manager, WithYou,With Me. The conversation delves deep into the need for a digital insurgency to bridge the digital divide in modern militaries while citing real time examples and lessons being observed in the unfolding Russia-Ukraine war.  How does the traditional military model of command and control communications stack up against free flowing social media and open source digital data that is readily available and in the hands of common citizens? Can digital communication be harnessed to shape a narrative and build an army that can change the course of a war? Buckle up for this exciting, cutting edge discussion.

In this episode:

  • The unseen electronic warfare present in modern conflict
  • The 300,000 person IT army of Ukraine
  • Are Western armies training their soldiers effectively enough for digital warfare?
  • Can Western militaries bridge the digital divide?
  • TikTok videos versus tanks
  • And so much more!
Apr 6, 2022

The Digital Divide, Digital Insurgency, and Communications in Modern Warfare

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Major General (Ret) Rupert Jones and Caleb Walker, Country Manager, WithYou,With Me. The conversation delves deep into the need for a digital insurgency to bridge the digital divide in modern militaries while citing real time examples and lessons being observed in the unfolding Russia-Ukraine war.  How does the traditional military model of command and control communications stack up against free flowing social media and open source digital data that is readily available and in the hands of common citizens? Can digital communication be harnessed to shape a narrative and build an army that can change the course of a war? Buckle up for this exciting, cutting edge discussion.

In this episode:

  • The unseen electronic warfare present in modern conflict
  • The 300,000 person IT army of Ukraine
  • Are Western armies training their soldiers effectively enough for digital warfare?
  • Can Western militaries bridge the digital divide?
  • TikTok videos versus tanks
  • And so much more!
Mar 21, 2022

In the episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Emma Palmacci PhD - Senior Director, Global Strategy, Mission Systems, Collins Aerospace. Tune is as they talk about industry strategy and global trends. As part of its contribution and commitment to Department of National Defence's MINDS program, Collins Aerospace teamed up with Carleton University's Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, with the support of MITACS, to conduct a 2.5-year long research endeavor on the Impacts of Emerging Technology on Defence Policy. This joint effort supported the professional growth of graduate level interns – the next generation of defence experts – for a period ranging from a few months to the full duration. The project examined key emerging technologies, interoperability, connectivity, C4ISR and connected battlespace capabilities.

In this episode:

  • How international customer behaviours have been evolving over the last few years
  • What are the main drivers of C4ISR capability development?
  • What are the emerging technologies with disruptive impacts?
  • What are the lessons learned around the world?
  • Why collaboration between industry and government is increasingly important?
  • And more!
Mar 7, 2022

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones chats with Jana Lee Murray, Program Director for Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training and Miguel Bernard, Chief of Staff of Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training. They discuss the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training - BLCAT.

Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada are two leading Canadian defence and aerospace organizations that were selected as pre-qualified bidders for Canada's Future Aircrew Training program. In August of last year, they announced they were coming together to create a new entity called Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training to jointly develop a best-in-class solution for Canada's Future Aircrew Training program. 

In this episode:

  • The Future Aircrew Training program (FAcT) and its future
  • Why the new partnership between Babcock Canada and Leonardo Canada? 
  • How the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training team is working with the communities that are touched by the current FAcT program? 
  • How is the Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training team planning to invest in and deliver economic value for Canada? 
  • And so much more!
Mar 4, 2022

In this episode, J. Richard Jones speaks with Vanguard Media's own, editor-in-chief, Terri Pavelic about the most recent ShipTech Forum that took place. The great success, findings and what to look forward to in the future. He also speaks with Caleb Walker, VP Defence and Government from WYWM about the future of digital education.

In this episode:

  • 2022 ShipTech Forum - the keynotes, presentations and panels
  • Technology advancements
  • The future of digital school:
    • Potential over experience
    • Benefits compared to traditional school
    • Opportunities
  • And more!
Mar 4, 2022

In this episode, J. Richard Jones speaks with Vanguard Media's own, editor-in-chief, Terri Pavelic about the most recent ShipTech Forum that took place. The great success, findings and what to look forward to in the future. He also speaks with Caleb Walker, VP Defence and Government from WYWM about the future of digital education.

In this episode:

  • 2022 ShipTech Forum - the keynotes, presentations and panels
  • Technology advancements
  • The future of digital school:
    • Potential over experience
    • Benefits compared to traditional school
    • Opportunities
  • And more!
Feb 25, 2022

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Lorraine Ben, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Canada and Glenn Copeland, Director, Business Development Lockheed Martin Canada RMS. The topic of discussion for this episode is the economic impact of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program on Canada, both immediate and especially long-term. Listen in to learn more.

Episode topics:

  • What does the CSC program bring to the employment table for Canadians?
  • How does Lockheed Martin Canada know the CSC will be effective?
  • How will the program deliver the requirements of the Royal Canadian Navy in the near and far future?
  • How far reaching is the CSC program?
  • And more…
Feb 24, 2022

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones meets with Chip Downing, Senior Market Development Director of Aerospace and Defense at Real-Time Innovations (RTI).  The topic of discussion is How Next-Generation, Data-Centric Networks Support Pan-Domain Operations. Listen in, to learn more

Episode topics:

  • What is data-centric networks and how it will benefit the military and industry system integrators?
  • How data-centric networks help the military to achieve interoperability?
  • JADC2 its relevance to the US military, what it is trying to achieve, and the progress being made?
  • DND’s move toward pan-domain operation capability and the fundamentals needed to move in this direction?
  • And more…
Feb 24, 2022

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones meets with Chip Downing, Senior Market Development Director of Aerospace and Defense at Real-Time Innovations (RTI).  The topic of discussion is How Next-Generation, Data-Centric Networks Support Pan-Domain Operations. Listen in, to learn more

Episode topics:

  • What is data-centric networks and how it will benefit the military and industry system integrators?
  • How data-centric networks help the military to achieve interoperability?
  • JADC2 its relevance to the US military, what it is trying to achieve, and the progress being made?
  • DND’s move toward pan-domain operation capability and the fundamentals needed to move in this direction?
  • And more…
Feb 8, 2022

Tune in to the Vanguard weekly podcast to hear valuable insights and opinion about the Canadian defence industry. Produced by leading industry publisher Vanguard Media, each episode focuses on leadership, trends, and relevant topics from industry. Key themes include C4ISR, ShipTech, technology, cyber and a wide variety of additional industry updates and events. Regular show contributors include Terri Pavelic, editor-in-chief of Vanguard Media, Caleb Walker, Country Manager, WYWM, special guests from industry and so much more! Listen in, to hear about what’s going on within the Canadian Defence Industry.

Episode 4:

  • NORAD modernization - next steps
  • Joint, all domain, command, and control – data driving decision making
  • ShipTech 2022 update – the speakers and agenda
  • WiDS – the awards and why this is such an important event to attend
  • Availability vs. readiness – the football analogy
  • Digital insurgency – a use case

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Feb 4, 2022

In this episode J. Richard Jones and special weekly guests Terri Pavelic, editor-in-chief, Vanguard Media and Caleb Walker, Country Manager, WYWM provide updates, opinion, and perspectives.

Episode 3:

  • C4ISR 2022, reviewing a fantastic event. The speakers, a summary of key topics, best practices, lessons learned, progress in the digital arena
  • ShipTech 2022, a sneak peak, the speakers, themes for this year. How to take advantage of early bird registrations
  • Rethinking how Government solves problems
  • Automating process to save labor hours

And more!

Jan 26, 2022

Recently launched Vanguard weekly, discusses news insights and opinions for the Canadian defence industry. Tune in as show host J. Richard Jones chats with Vanguard media's editor-in-chief Terri Pavelic on a weekly basis to provide updates and opinion as well as speaking with special guests about industry, events and so much more.

Episode 2. In this episode:

  • C4ISR 2002, the event, the speakers and why this event is so important this year
  • WiDS event update
  • What is a game changer
  • Interview with Caleb Walker, country manager WYWM. Leveraging military reservists
  • Congratulate a game changer. An interview with Robert Osbourn, Chief Technology Officer, Global Governments at ServiceNow
Jan 26, 2022

Recently launched Vanguard weekly, discusses news insights and opinions for the Canadian defence industry. Tune in as show host J. Richard Jones chats with Vanguard media's editor-in-chief Terri Pavelic on a weekly basis to provide updates and opinion as well as speaking with special guests about industry, events and so much more.

Episode 2. In this episode:

  • C4ISR 2002, the event, the speakers and why this event is so important this year
  • WiDS event update
  • What is a game changer
  • Interview with Caleb Walker, country manager WYWM. Leveraging military reservists
  • Congratulate a game changer. An interview with Robert Osbourn, Chief Technology Officer, Global Governments at ServiceNow
Jan 21, 2022

Vanguard Weekly is a weekly podcast produced by the publishers of Vanguard media. Segments include Insights, news and opinion for the Canadian Defence Industry. Vanguard is Canada's leading media source for magazines, events, podcasts and more!

Jan 12, 2022

In the episode of Vanguard, J. Richard Jones interviews Rick Fawcett, OMM, CD- Executive Vice-President, Defence and Terri Pavelic, Editor-In-Chief, Vanguard Media. Topics discussed include the challenges associated with digital transformation, what can be learned, the role that industry plays with CAF’s digital transformation and the next steps for the CAF?

Plus, special “Bonus Show Notes,” which include behind the scenes audio as well as questions and answers not included with the show.

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