The Vanguard Podcast

The government hast just extended the CAF's anti-ISIS operations. But that's not the only change that's worth reporting about the military's mission in Iraq. Also, a team of former and current military experts are recommending an overhaul of the Royal Military College of Canada's training module. New collaborations and contracts are reported by defence industry firms Airbus, SITA, Mannarino System...

That's right, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, with its 28 independent member countries across North America and Europe, represents several procurement contract opportunities worth several billion dollars for Canadian defence companies. And NITEC17 , the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) agency industry conference, is bringing more than 600 high-level defence experts from across the...

I this episode of the Vanguard Podcast, Marcello Sukhdeo, managing editor of Vanguard Magazine, reports on the latest marine technologies and best practices discussed during our recently concluded Horizon 2025 - Technologies of the Future event in Ottawa.   The Canadian Armed Forces release its first ever doctrine which spells out how officers and personnel should handle child soldiers.   RCMP Com...

In this episode of Vanguard Radio: The U.S. Department of National Defence says it is looking into the possibility of renting out a space at the Trump Tower Harjit Sajjan meets his American counterpart L3 proposes is Spydr II aircraft for the CAF's MAISR program Black soldiers in the Canadian military are honoured. Links: http://www.vanguardcanada.com/2017/02/08/dod-looking-to-rent-space-at-trump-...

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, we cover the latest C4ISR and Beyond 2017 conference in Ottawa, an upcoming competition, between Lockheed Martin's F-35 and Boeing's Super Hornet, the promotion of the Royal Canadian Air Force's first ever female second in command, and the Ranger's unique snowmobile expedition.   Show Links: http://www.vanguardcanada.com/2017/02/03/senior-officers-open-up-on-c4is...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you're likely well aware that cybersecurity and state-sponsored hacking a really major nice topics these days. One only needs to dial in on the social media chatter from U.S. about its intelligence community and their recent briefing on Russian hacking operations in the U.S. to president elect Donald Trump and his strong reactions to what he had to say To ga...

Future technology that will disrupt the defence industry   In our first Vanguard Radio show for 2017, we look at some of the technology that will influence modern warfare in the 21st-century.    Vanguard also takes a sneak peek into the double life of a Canadian information warfare naval officer.   We weigh the pros and cons of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's defence policy-by-Twitter.   And w...

Canadian sailors seize 2 tons of cocaine in a joint anti-drug trafficking operation in the Pacific Coast of Central America, a Canadian pilot perishes in crash in Cold Lake and L 3 partners with Boeing on the Super Hornet Program. These are the stories we'll talk about on this edition of the Vanguard Radio. But first, CAF faces a class action suit…. +++ Former Royal Canadian Navy member Nicola Pef...

The CAF's Web site gets hacked, tips on taking care of your supply chain, and shooting first against ISIS. These are the items we'll be taking about on the Vanguard Radio today.

The CAF honours its first female Army colonel. Two Army officers are seeking formal recognition of the growing number of CAF members with Latino heritage. And the century-old Royal Military College goes under a thorough investigation These are the stories we'll be reviewing on the Vanguard Radio. +++ Early last week, cadets and personnel of the Royal Military College in Kingston, Ontario gathered...

Vanguard Radio Oct 26 2016   Thanks Terri. The battle rages on in northern Iraq as Iraqi troops and Kurdish fighters continue their push to root out ISIS terrorists who once held sway in Mosul. That and just what is the nature of Canada's involvement in the assault on Mosul is one of stories in this week's episode of Vanguard Radio. But first, an update on the latest issue of the Vanguard Magazine...

Vanguard Radio reports on the military ombudsman's call for an end to the delay of benefits for medically discharging CAF members. And, the head of Canada's Communication Security Establishment sounds the alarm on a ticking time bomb called quantum computing. ++ Last month Gen Jonathan Vance provided the public an update on Operation Honour, the CAF's military campaign against sexual misconduct in...

The Maritimes become host to one of the worlds largest naval exercise, the public safety minister shoots down a potentially troublesome firearms classification directive by his predecessor, and CAE bags some $10 million in defence contracts. This are the stories we'll discuss on this episode of the Vanguard Podcast. But first the latest from Operation Honour…. You'll probably remember near the end...

It's the new management methodology being used by the Liberal government, and if you work for the government, or are doing business with the government, you need to brush up on deliverology! Here's your chance to learn the in's and out's of deliverology. Also in this week's program, we congratulate 8 scholars of the Wounded Warriors of Canada Scholarship Program. Check out our tips and advice for...

The latest edition of the Vanguard Magazine is finally out. In it, readers will find an exclusive interview with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Jonathan Vance. The CDS opens up on the CAF's controversial Operation Honour and his assessments of how well the armed forces is the protecting rights of individual soldiers and. Also in this podcast, we discuss the implications of an resolution by the Canadia...

Lockheed Martin's F-35 A Lighting II fighter is designated "combat ready" by the United States Air Force. However, the fate in Canada controversial stealth-capable fighter is still up in the air. Work begins in compiling and reviewing more than 20,000 submissions from Canadians who the government to hear their say on the country's upcoming Defence Policy Review. And Canadian troops are off to a nu...

Honour the fallen, help the living In the show today, we talk about Wounded Warriors and some of their programs that are being used to assist those who have been injured in the line of duty. Joining us to talk more about this is Astrid Neuland of Thales Canada. Astrid is also serving as VP Marketing & Affiliations for Women in Defence and Security and a strong supporter of Wounded Warriors. We dis...

In this episode of the Vanguard Podcast - A NATO report released before the military alliance's summit in Warsaw reveals that Canada lags behind other nation members in terms of defence expenditures. However, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces the deployment of Canadian troops at the very doorstep of Russia to act as a buffer against Kremlins recent aggressive stance. It's back to drawing boa...

This week we interview Billie Flynn, a former Canadian Air Force Squadron Commander, with an impressive list of flight experience and combat experience throughout the globe.   Nestor Arellano discusses with him the pros and cons of the new F-35 and why it may just be a better "dog-fight" jet than most are making it out to be.