Building a Secure and Sovereign Nation through Investment in National Supply Chains
Release Date: 04/27/2025
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Guardians of the North
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What Canadian pilots can expect from the 5th generation F-35
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Interview with Andrew “Bundy” Soundy, F-35 Test Pilot, Lockheed Martin In this special episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with one of the world’s most experienced F-35 test pilots: Andrew “Bundy” Soundy, Chief Test Pilot for the F-35 at the 461st Flight Test Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base. A graduate turned test pilot, Bundy brings over 1,100 hours in the F-35 and decades of operational and test experience across the CF-18, F-16, and fifth-generation platforms. In a wide-ranging and candid conversation, he traces his journey from RMC to Cold Lake to...
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Delivering an All-Encompassing and Sovereign Canadian Sustainment Solution
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In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Sheldon Gillis, MSC, CD, CPSP Campaign Lead at , 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 requirements—Sheldon brings unparalleled insight into what it takes to deliver a modern, sovereign, and mission-ready...
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Leadership Under Pressure: Managing Complex Defence Projects
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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 , 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, collaboration, and trust aren’t just valued, they’re essential. Paul shares his insights into what it takes...
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Canada’s Newest Defense Supplier is One of the World’s Oldest
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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 company’s expanding footprint in Montreal, and the strategic role Safran Electronics &...
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EllisDon: Supporting Canada’s Defence Strategy through Capability and Collaboration
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In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones speaks with Chris Lane, Senior Vice President and Area Manager at , 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 Construction Canada, and the Department of National Defence. He discusses EllisDon’s unique approach to...
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Building the North: Infrastructure, Innovation, and Indigenous Partnerships
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In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Jim Landon, President of , 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 civilian infrastructure needs intersect in the North, the importance of dual-use projects that bolster...
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Hanwha: Ready to Deliver Submarines – and Beyond – for Canada
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How Does LR Support Naval Submarines?
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info_outlineInterview 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, encompassing R&D, product design and production, maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), and testing specialties. Cheyenne brings more than 30 years of experience with the Royal Canadian Navy and Communications Security Establishment, Government of Canada, and the defence industry. He holds a master’s degree in applied science from the Royal Military College of Canada.
J-Squared is the leading provider of high-performing embedded computing systems and services built to withstand the harshest environments. For more than 30 years, J-Squared has partnered with prime contractors, OEMs, system builders, and end users for mission-critical applications across the military, energy/resources, transportation and commercial edge AI sectors. J-Squared provides cradle to cradle support — with in-house design, environmental testing, deployment, product lifecycle management, maintenance and repair, and support. Land, air, and sea solutions are created to the highest standards, including MIL-SPEC certifications, while software offerings meet today’s exacting AI and ML challenges.
In this episode:
- What is lacking in Canada’s supply chain infrastructure?
- How it can be fixed.
- How technology is being employed in the supply chain.
- The need for tech alliances and international cooperation.
- What needs to be done in the military to embrace supply chain changes?
- How US/Canada relations are affecting supply chains.
- And more!