Best Canadiandefence Podcasts (2024)

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Collaborating with the CAF to Deliver Emerging Solutions at Pace 12:19

2M ago12:19

12:19

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 Offi…

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Cybersecurity Challenges and Innovation: Present and Future 30:17

5M ago30:17

30:17

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 sen…

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A Conversation with Tracy Medve, President and CEO, KF Aerospace & Board Chair, SkyAlyne 18:55

8M ago18:55

18:55

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…

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Diving Deeper with Chris Earl 23:26

8M ago23:26

23:26

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 curren…

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The Unknown History of Submarines: Isaac Peral, Inventor of the First Electric-Powered Submarine 23:11

8M ago23:11

23:11

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 subma…

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A Proven Underwater Solution for Canada 23:22

9M ago23:22

23:22

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 …

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Solutions for Defence Procurement: Capacity Is Not the Same as Capability 18:04

9M ago18:04

18:04

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 bef…

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Bringing Shipbuilding Back to Ontario 19:55

9M ago19:55

19:55

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has a discussion with Ted Kirkpatrick, Director of Business Development and Government Relations, Heddle Shipyards about shipbuilding in Ontario, Team Vigilance eliminating the boom-and-bust cycles of shipbuilding and repair, and much more. Ted Kirkpatrick, a seasoned maritime professio…

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The Vigilance OPV 28:14

10M ago28:14

28:14

In this exciting episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Derek Buxton, VP Business Development & Ottawa about the Vigilance Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel, and the importance of the proposed Team Canada approach. Derek Buxton has 32 years of combined service with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard and is curren…

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Modern (Military) Training – Innovation Versus Experience 23:27

1y ago23:27

23:27

Join us for another insightful episode of Vanguard Radio. J. Richard Jones speaks with Philippe Perey, Head of Technology, CAE. CAE is at the leading edge of digital immersion, providing solutions to make the world a safer place. Today and tomorrow, CAE is the partner of choice for customers who operate in a complex, highly dynamic, and largely unp…

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How a Security-Aware Organizational Culture Minimizes the Human Risk Factor 26:54

1y ago26:54

26:54

Welcome back to another episode of Vanguard Radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode, we speak with Theo Zafirakos, CISO Coach and Professional Services, Security Awareness Speaker for Fortra's Terranova Security. Theo is an experienced security leader and trusted advisor known for his expertise in security awareness strategy, governance, …

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Industry Support to the Reconstitution and Modernization of the Canadian Armed Forces 20:26

1y ago20:26

20:26

J. Richard Jones returns with a new episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he is speaking with Colonel (Ret’d) Rick Fawcett, Vice President Operations, ADGA Group Consultants Inc. Mr. Fawcett is no stranger to the show. With 34 years of service in the Canadian Armed Forces, he transitioned to executive roles in the Defense industry and joined ADGA in…

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Vanguard Radio 18:52

1y ago18:52

18:52

J. Richard Jones is back with another episode of Vanguard Radio. This week he speaks with Owen Brine, Sales Director Defence (Canada) at Kongsberg Digital. In his role at Kongsberg Digital, Owen draws upon a distinguished 20 years of active naval service; including four NATO deployments conducting operations in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. …

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Vanguard Radio 26:08

1y ago26:08

26:08

In this episode of the Vanguard podcast, J. Richard Jones is joined by Simon Carroll, President, Saab Canada, and Jason Howard, Saab CPSP Campaign Director. Simon Carroll leads the Canadian Saab teams in Ottawa, Halifax, Medicine Hat, and Burnaby. A former Officer in the Royal Australian Navy, he has many decades of experience in the defence and na…

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Vanguard Podcast 24:00

1y ago24:00

24:00

Join host, J. Richard Jones, as he talks to Victor Khoo, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Alkarim Amlani, Director of Cyber Programs, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Victor’s career has spanned many industries and experiences — from Oil & Gas, SCADA and Telecom to designing cell phones, international airport audi…

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 11 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

21:56

In the latest episode of Vanguard Weekly, join host J. Richard Jones for the first of an ongoing series that will discuss the topic of training and upskilling using capstones. He is joined by guests Caleb Walker, Chief Strategy Officer for WithYouWithMe and Major General (Retired) Rupert Jones. Caleb is a 20-year combat veteran with a passion for H…

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ADGA – We Deliver for Canada 19:18

1+ y ago19:18

19:18

Today, host J. Richard Jones is joined by Rick Fawcett, Vice President, Operations ADGA. Richard is retired Colonel who served 34 years in the Canadian Armed Forces before taking on executive roles in the defence industry and joining the ADGA team in September 2020. Founded in 1967, ADGA Group Consultants Inc. is a privately owned and operated Cana…

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C4ISR For First Contact 28:03

1+ y ago28:03

28:03

How can digitization be used to provide a tactical edge? That’s the question we answer in the latest episode of the Vanguard Podcast. Host J. Richard Jones sits down with Rick Bowes, Vice-President Digitization & Counter-Threat Products, KWESST Inc. to discuss C4ISR and first contact. Rick had a distinguished career as a senior officer in the Canad…

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The Future of Simulation Training 20:42

1+ y ago20:42

20:42

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of Vanguard radio with host J. Richard Jones. In this episode we speak about simulation training with two very special guests who come at the topic from two different areas. Anita Pawluk is the President of RaceRocks 3D and Cathy Press is the CEO of Chinook Helicopters. Since co-founding RaceRocks in 2010 Anita h…

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 10 21:32

1+ y ago21:32

21:32

Recently the Chief of the Defence Staff issued a direction to begin the reconstitution of the CAF. This undertaking is being implemented on a large scale and is now considered a critical priority. Joining the discussion is Caleb Walker, Chief Strategy Officer from WithYouWithMe. Tune in as they discuss key factors such as modernization, growth, and…

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Vanguard Weekly - episode 9 14:17

1+ y ago14:17

14:17

In this edition of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones chats about citizen development and how technology applications are enabling scalable solutions to help citizens. Joining the show are special guests Brian Macdonald, Executive Director with Aman Lara and Caleb Walker, SVP Global Pursuits at WithYouWithMe. Aman Lara is a not for profit group of f…

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Mixed Reality as a Force Enabler: Now & Future 23:59

2y ago23:59

23:59

In the latest episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones is joined by Duncan McSporran, Chief Operations Officer & VP Defence and Public Sector, Kognitiv Spark. Mr. McSporran is a former military officer with a background in applied remote sensing, cartography, and GIS. He is a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford Brookes Un…

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Vanguard Weekly - Episode 8 13:27

2y ago13:27

13:27

In this episode of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones catches up with Chief Strategy Officer, Caleb Walker from WithYouWithMe (WYWM). The topic of discussion is a new digital software factory for the Canadian Armed Forces by the WYWM team and how this new project will assist in driving digital solutions and innovation that remove silos and help incr…

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C4ISR: The Challenges to Army Digitization 26:01

2y ago26:01

26:01

Join J. Richard Jones for the latest episode of Vanguard Radio as he dives into the weighty topic of digitization with Victor Khoo, Chief Engineer, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada and Infantry Officer Austin Douglas (Ret’d), Capture Manager, General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada. Army digitization presents many serious technical challenge…

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Innovation as a Drive of Energy Independence and Arctic Sovereignty 28:23

2y ago28:23

28:23

Join J. Richard Jones for another informative episode of Vanguard Radio. In this episode he speaks with Joseph McBrearty, President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories. CNL is Canada’s premier nuclear science and technology organization, and a world leader in developing nuclear technology for peaceful and innovative applications. With their uniq…

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military – Episode 5 (of 5) 15:34

2y ago15:34

15:34

Welcome to the concluding episode of our 5-part Digital Natives and Modern Military podcast series. Host, J. Richard Jones wraps up his exciting and enlightening discussion with very special guests General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice Presiden…

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military – Episode 4 (of 5) 17:25

2y ago17:25

17:25

Welcome back to episode 4 of the Digital Natives and Modern Military podcast series. Joining J. Richard Jones once more are special guests, General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice President of Defence for WithYouWithMe. In this episode we explore…

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Team SkyGuardian Canada: Uniting Canadian Capabilities through the World’s Leading RPAS Platform 24:32

2y ago24:32

24:32

In this episode of Vanguard radio, J. Richard Jones talks about Team SkyGuardian Canada, a collection of companies focused on delivering the most advanced long-range, long-endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft for Canada by taking GA-ASI’s industry-leading RPAS – the MQ-9B SkyGuardian – and adding the extraordinary technologies of three established C…

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Need Fingerprints? It’s Easier and Faster Than You Think! 16:13

2y ago16:13

16:13

Host, J. Richard Jones, speaks with Paul Guindon, CEO, Commissionaires Ottawa and National Business Management Committee Chair. Commissionaires is one of Canada’s leading security solutions providers and the largest private sector employer of veterans. It is founded on the core military values of dedication, responsibility, and sense of mission. It…

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Trust: A Catalyst for Transformation 28:08

2y ago28:08

28:08

Join host, J. Richard Jones as he speaks with Chris Pogue, Chief Executive Officer, Thales Canada and Jeff Spencer, Chief Executive Officer, Atreides as they discuss the promise of trust as a catalyst for transformation. It’s been five years the Government of Canada awarded Thales the AJISS (Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship/Joint Support Ship In-Ser…

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military – Episode 3 (of 5) 14:55

2y ago14:55

14:55

Welcome back! In episode three of our special 5-part podcast series, J. Richard Jones and special guests, General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer, and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice President of Defence for WithYouWithMe explore the idea of service as it relates to digital natives.…

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See the Big Picture – Real Time Visualization of Multi-Domain Command and Control 16:52

2y ago16:52

16:52

Get the full heads-up display in this episode of Vanguard Radio as J. Richard Jones speaks with Jordan Freed, President and Managing Director for Kongsberg Geospatial and Paige Cutland, Vice-President Sales and Marketing for Kongsberg Geospatial. Based out of Ottawa, Canada, Kongsberg Geospacial is the leading provider of mission-critical real-time…

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EMC and TEMPEST for Military 22:51

2y ago22:51

22:51

Pull up a chair for this electrifying episode of Vanguard Radio as J. Richard Jones speaks with Bruce Alexander, President, Raymond EMC about military electromagnetic capability (EMC), emissions security (EMSEC), and TEMPEST technology. Your security is the issue in this conversation about bad actors who could be stealing your data, keystrokes, and…

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Beyond the 50th – How the Challenges of the Arctic May Be a Thing of the Past 25:16

2y ago25:16

25:16

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, the topic of conversation revolves around satellites and Arctic communications services. Host, J. Richard Jones, interviews Gill Fortin, Director Business Development, Canada, Inmarsat. With experience spanning Customer Service, Operations, Technical Support, Product Management, Account Management, Sales and Busin…

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military - Episode 2 (of 5) 18:27

2y ago18:27

18:27

Welcome back to episode two of our special 5-part podcast series. Join host, J. Richard Jones and special guests, General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice President of Defence for WithYouWithMe. In the episode listen in as they examine the challeng…

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Talent Opportunities & Challenges in the Defence Industry 17:30

2y ago17:30

17:30

In this episode of Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with James Baker, CEO of Keynote Search, a full-service search and recruitment firm with a unique 12-month success guarantee. Keynote has a particular focus on the aerospace, technology, non-profit, and financial services sectors within Canada. In their discussion, Mr. Baker pinpoints the u…

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Vanguard Weekly - Episode 7 14:19

2y ago14:19

14:19

In this episode of Vanguard Weekly, J. Richard Jones welcomes back special guest Caleb Walker, Vice President Defence and Federal, WithYouWithMe. Tune in as they discuss what is a Tech Design Sprint and how you can participate. Government faces common technology challenges as they build their digital strategies. The Design Sprint will have a theme …

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Digital Natives and the Modern Military - Episode 1 (of 5) 24:26

2y ago24:26

24:26

Welcome to episode 1 of a special 5-part podcast series. Join host, J. Richard Jones and guests, General Sir James Everard, former senior British Army Officer and Deputy Supreme Allied Commander for NATO and LTCOL Caleb Walker, Global Vice President of Defence for WithYouWithMe, as they take a deep and revealing dive into the ongoing process of eng…

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Driving Digital Insurgency to Success 24:39

2y ago24:39

24:39

In this episode of CGE Radio, J. Richard Jones speaks with Derek Dobson, Defence Industry lead, Microsoft Canada and Chris Pogue, CEO, Thales Canada. Defence organizations around the world are embarking on their digital transformation journey. There are challenges but also huge opportunities. How do you succeed? Tune in as we discuss the key driver…

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Vimy: A Living Memorial - A New Way to Commemorate 23:36

2y ago23:36

23:36

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…

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Vanguard Weekly - Episode 6 26:05

2y ago26:05

26:05

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 …

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Hacking Defence Industry Strategy: A Fresh Look at Global Trends 12:21

2+ y ago12:21

12:21

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 Un…

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Babcock Leonardo Canadian Aircrew Training: A World-Class Partner for Canada 23:33

2+ y ago23:33

23:33

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 Cana…

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Vanguard Weekly - Episode 5 23:07

2+ y ago23:07

23:07

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: …

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Beyond Capture. Looking to the Horizon - Longterm Impact of CSC Program on the Canadian Economy 20:44

2+ y ago20:44

20:44

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 …

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How Next-Generation, Data-Centric Networks Support Pan-Domain Operations 20:03

2+ y ago20:03

20:03

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 i…

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Vanguard Weekly 34:51

2+ y ago34:51

34:51

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 update…

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Vanguard Weekly 21:38

2+ y ago21:38

21:38

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 ShipTe…

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Vanguard Weekly 37:33

2+ y ago37:33

37:33

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 thi…

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Vanguard Weekly 26:43

2+ y ago26:43

26:43

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!

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