Canadian Defence Focus by CDR Radio

CDR Radio Episode 60 – Vice-Admiral DAN CHARLEBOIS

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:40:00 +0000

CDR asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to interview the RCN’s new Commander to discuss his priorities, the challenges facing Canada’s sailors and fleet today, and the capabilities required to remain ready and relevant in the years ahead.

CDR Radio Episode 59 – SIMON CARROLL President, PAL Aerospace

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:06:59 +0000

CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, spoke with Carroll about his new role and how PAL Aerospace is well-positioned to build Canada's sovereign defence capability.

CDR Radio Episode 58 – CHRISTYN CIANFARANI, CADSI

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:35:28 +0000

President & CEO – CADSI

CDR Radio Episode 57 – Tony March, Babcock Canada

Canadian Defence Review — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000

Babcock Canada's Tony March, Chief Executive Officer, talked about Babcock's work, teaming agreement with Hanwha Ocean, impact on Canadian economy and how they can ensure an effective submarine sustainment transition between the current and new fleet. Listen now.

CDR Radio Episode 56 – Luc Sabourin, Arcfield Canada

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:45:00 +0000

Listen to our latest podcast episode featuring Luc Sabourin, Vice President, Canadian Operations, at Arcfield Canada.

CDR Radio Episode 55 – David McGuinty, Minister of National Defence

Canadian Defence Review — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000

CDR recently sent Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, to sit down with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, David McGuinty, for an exclusive interview.

CDR Radio Episode 54 – Tim Grant, Nortac Defence

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:36:00 +0000

CDR recently spoke with Tim Grant, Founder & CEO of Nortac Defence, to learn more about his company’s product offerings and get his insights into the future of battlefield communications technology.

CDR Radio Episode 53 – Mike Greenley, MDA Space

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 13:10:00 +0000

Mike Greenley, CEO of MDA Space, recently sat down with CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, on the CDR Radio podcast to talk about his company and its many contributions to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

CDR Radio Episode 52 – Angela Bell, Valcom Antennas

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:25:52 +0000

Angela Bell, Valcom’s Business Development Manager, joined CDR’S Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, on the CDR Radio Podcast to talk about the major CAF projects that Valcom is taking part in, and what the boost in Canadian defence spending means for her company and its domestic suppliers.

Video version available here.

Learn more about Valcom: https://www.valcomantennas.com/

CDR Radio Episode 51– Chris Pogue, Calian Group

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:10:00 +0000

Chris Pogue, President of Calian Group Defence and Space, highlights Calian’s engineering expertise, wide-ranging integrated solutions and trusted CAF relationships, in our latest CDR Radio episode.

Video version available here.

Learn more about Calian: https://www.calian.com/

CDR Radio Episode 50 – Christyn Cianfarani

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:51:54 +0000

CDR Radio sits down with Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of CADSI, for an exclusive preview of what to expect at CANSEC, Canada’s biggest defence and security event.

For more information about CANSEC visit: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/

CDR Radio Episode 49 – Bill Blair

Canadian Defence Review — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 13:30:00 +0000

CDR recently sent Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, to sit down with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Bill Blair, for an exclusive interview.

Addressing the personnel and equipment shortages of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), updating the status of the CAF’s many procurements – including submarines – and assessing Donald Trump’s potential impact on the Ukrainian War and NORAD modernization: These were some of the many concerns raised by Minister Bill Blair during CDR’s annual interview.

This episode is sponsored by CAE. Representing more than 75 years of industry firsts – CAE delivers the highest-fidelity flight, mission, and personalized training programs powered by innovation. With cutting-edge technology and world-class training centres, CAE develops and deploys advanced training, simulation, and critical operations capabilities to ensure mission readiness and to make the world safer. CAE is the largest Canadian-headquartered defence company, supporting training of all military pilots for the Canadian Armed Forces. Visit CAE’s website www.cae.com/defense-security.

CDR Radio Episode 48 – M1 Composites

Canadian Defence Review — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Sometimes, there are repairs that no one seems to be able to do — until a unique company steps up and gets things done. That’s the role M1 Composites plays for many of its customers, including the Canadian Armed Forces. Based in Laval, Québec, M1 specializes in structural aircraft repairs, advanced manufacturing of aircraft parts, and non-destructive testing.

In a recent edition of the CDR Radio Podcast, CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief James Careless, spoke with M1 Composites President, Lorenzo Marandola, to learn more about his problem-solving company. Listen to the full conversation.

CDR Radio Episode 47 – SEA Canada

Canadian Defence Review — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 17:52:17 +0000

With construction of the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) ships now underway, all eyes are on the advanced weapons systems that will be carried on the Royal Canadian Navy’s new River-class destroyers. They will include torpedo launcher systems built by SEA Canada, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British defence and security firm SEA.

Dudley Malster is S-E-A Canada’s Business Development Executive. In a recent edition of the CDR Radio Podcast, Malster told CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, about the company’s work on the CSC, and its other projects in Canada.

CDR Radio Episode 46 – Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 20 Aug 2024 13:10:09 +0000

CDR recently sent Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to interview the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee. Their discussion focused on the challenges and the transformation that the Navy is going through.

CDR would like to thank the sponsor of this podcast – Saab, a longtime supporter of CDR’s journalism. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by more than 23,000 talented employees, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer, more sustainable and equitable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems, including submarines. Saab’s submarines are based on generations of evolutionary design that has led to the delivery of seven submarine classes across three continents. Through a philosophy of modular design, Saab’s submarines offer a flexible approach to meeting the various operational, technical and in service support needs of its partner navies.

Saab's Canadian operations have been supporting Canada for over 35 years, with a longstanding commitment to the Royal Canadian Navy through the provision and support of systems such as the surveillance radars and fire control systems onboard the Halifax Class Frigates.

Saab has major operations all over the world and contributes to the domestic defence capability of several nations.

Visit their website to learn more: https://www.saab.com/markets/canada

CDR Radio Episode 45 – BluMetric Environmental

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:29:57 +0000

In this episode of the CDR Radio Podcast we sit down with Corey Switzer, BluMetric’s Director of CleanTech and Military Market Leader, and Scott Healey, the company’s Strategic Partnership Manager-Military. Clean drinking water is an absolute must for the Canadian Armed Forces. They cannot fulfill their missions without having clean water on hand, at all times. This is where BluMetric Environmental comes in. This Ottawa-based consulting and engineering company designs, fabricates, delivers and services clean water processing systems for the CAF and other clients.

CDR Radio Episode 44 – Christyn Cianfarani

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 02 May 2024 16:24:23 +0000

CANSEC 2024 Prepares to Go Live in Wake of Defence Policy Update. CDR spoke with CADSI President & CEO, Christyn Cianfarani, to get the inside scoop on CANSEC 2024. The April 8th release of Canada’s much-awaited Defence Policy Update (DPU), ‘Our North, Strong and Free’, has set the stage for an exciting CANSEC 2024 at Ottawa’s EY Centre on May 29-30.

For more information about CANSEC visit: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/

CDR Radio Episode 43 – DPU Roundtable

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:08:01 +0000

In this episode of the CDR Radio podcast we discuss the long-awaited and recently released Defence Policy Update (DPU) with some well know subject matter experts in defence and foreign policy. Joining the discussion is Christyn Cianfarani, President & CEO of CADSI, Erin O'Toole, a member of the Conservative party who served as the leader of the official opposition from 2020-2022, David Perry, President of CGAI, and Alan Williams, former ADM MAT at DND.

This episode is sponsored by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Canada - tkMS-C for short. tkMS-C offers Canada a broad product portfolio: world leading non-nuclear submarines, high-end naval surface vessels and outstanding naval electronics systems. Along with the recent contract award for Remote Minehunting and Disposal, tkMS-C contributes to the National Shipbuilding Strategy through work on the JSS, AOPS and CSC. The company, via full corporate support, intends to compete for the upcoming Canadian Patrol Submarine Project with the CD212 family of submarines. With tkMS-C’s Canadian base of operations and its longstanding relationship with the RCN, plus its parent company’s significant modern manufacturing facilities in Kiel, Germany, tkMS-C has the commitment, capability and capacity to ensure the success of Canada’s upcoming submarine project.

Visit the thyssenkrupp Marine Systems website for more information and visit their booth at CANSEC to find out why 70% of NATO navies trust tkMS conventional submarine solutions.

CDR Radio Episode 42 – Peter A. Kitchen

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 03:11:06 +0000

On the occasion of CDR’s 30th anniversary, we asked long time CDR team member and Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Editor-in-Chief and magazine founder, Peter A. Kitchen, to get his views on the state of Canada’s defence and aerospace industry, how the publication has grown from its early days and what’s in the future.

CDR Radio Episode 41 – Bill Blair

Canadian Defence Review — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:51:20 +0000

CDR recently sat down with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Hon. Bill Blair, for an exclusive interview on the CDR Radio Podcast. Managing a $1 billion cut to the Department of National Defence’s budget, coping with readiness issues within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), and improving the recruitment/retention of CAF members through better housing and childcare: These were some of the many concerns raised by DND Minister, Bill Blair, in CDR’s annual interview.

This episode is sponsored by CAE. Representing more than 75 years of industry firsts – CAE delivers the highest-fidelity flight, mission, and personalized training programs powered by innovation. With cutting-edge technology and world-class training centres, CAE develops and deploys advanced training, simulation, and critical operations capabilities to make the world safer. CAE is the largest Canadian-headquartered defence company, supporting training of all military pilots for the Canadian Armed Forces. At the forefront of sustainability, CAE became the first Canadian aerospace company to be carbon neutral. Visit CAE’s website www.cae.com/defense-security.

CDR Radio Episode 40 – RaceRocks

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 20:51:20 +0000

Bringing the Canadian Armed Forces’ training programs into the 21st century and harnessing all the possibilities offered by technology to make it more effective and personally targeted, is the mission of RaceRocks. This indigenous-owned, woman-led firm is spearheading the charge towards training modernization at a time when the CAF desperately needs such help to keep up with technological change. We speak with Christina Jones, Vice President of Operations and Sarah Drake, the company’s Director of Design.

For more info on RaceRocks visit: https://racerocks3d.ca/

CDR Radio Episode 39 – Alex McPhail

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:51:20 +0000

On this episode of the CDR Radio podcast we are speaking with Alex McPhail, President & CEO of the EXA Consulting Group. Based in Ottawa EXA’s experts help their clients win complex Requests for Proposals (RFP). They support RFPs worth over $50M each, including multi-billion dollar contracts.

For more info on EXA visit: www.exa.group

CDR Radio Episode 38 – Colin Stephenson

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:51:20 +0000

In this episode of the CDR Radio podcast, we speak with Colin Stephenson, Executive Director of DEFSEC Atlantic, the annual defence & security trade show. DEFSEC is being held at the Halifax convention centre on October 3-5. Colin gives us a preview of what is planned for this year's show.

For more info on DEFSEC visit: https://defsecatlantic.ca/

CDR Radio Episode 37 – Dr. George Palikaras

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:51:20 +0000

Lasers aimed at aircraft and AI-enabled fakes are just some of the threats facing the world these days. Meta Materials’ President and CEO, Dr. George Palikaras, explained how his company is making a real difference in these and other areas on CDR Radio podcast.

For more info visit: www.metamaterial.com

CDR Radio Episode 36 – Melanie Nadeau

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:51:20 +0000

If you’re seeking cutting-edge marine technology, COVE will be number one on your list. Launched in 2018, the innovation centre and tech hub has propelled Nova Scotia and Canada as a global leader in marine technology. Canada’s defence sector, including founding investor Irving Shipbuilding Inc., has been vital in developing and supporting COVE, and the benefits are evident. CEO, Melanie Nadeau, outlined COVE’s latest initiatives on the CDR Radio Podcast in conversation with CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless.

For more info visit: www.coveocean.com

CDR Radio Episode 35 – Lorenzo Marandola

Canadian Defence Review — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:36:20 +0000

Based in Montreal, M1 Composites Technology provides a wide range of services for advanced composite and sheet metal aircraft structures, for all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and our NATO allies. As M1 President, Lorenzo Marandola, told CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, in the latest episode of the CDR Radio Podcast, the company is on an astounding growth curve.

For more info visit: www.m1composites.com

CDR Radio Episode 34 – SkyAlyne

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 04 May 2023 20:36:20 +0000

As we know, the qualified suppliers for the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program have submitted their proposals and we are expecting a contract award in 2024. CDR had the opportunity to speak with SkyAlyne’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) Program Manager, Stéphane Hébert, and Head of Operations, Peter Fedak, on the CDR Radio Podcast to learn more about their bid for the FAcT contract, and why SkyAlyne believes it is the best choice for the job.

For more info on SkyAlyne, visit: https://skyalyne.ca/

CDR Radio Episode 33 – Christyn Cianfarani

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 20:36:20 +0000

CDR recently spoke with CADSI President and CEO, Christyn Cianfarani, to get the inside scoop on CANSEC 2023. After two years lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries’ (CADSI) annual CANSEC trade show roared back to life in 2022. This year’s edition, which will be held at Ottawa’s EY Centre May 31-June 1, looks to be even better! Our discussion covered the impact of Chinese balloons, questions about arming Ukraine and NATO's ability to re-arm itself, the recent focus on NORAD during Biden's visit to Canada and concerns about the Canadian Armed Forces’ readiness among other things.

For more information about CANSEC visit: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/

CDR Radio Episode 32 – Anita Anand

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 31 Jan 2023 21:36:20 +0000

CDR recently sat down with Canada’s Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, for an exclusive interview on the CDR Radio Podcast. Canada’s continuing response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its impact on our military readiness, the need for the CAF to replace military equipment donated to Ukraine with new procurements, and the CAF’s challenges in recruiting and retaining troops, were some of the many topics raised in our year-end interview.

This episode is sponsored by CAE. CAE represents 75 years of industry firsts—the highest-fidelity flight, mission, and personalized training programs powered by innovation and technology. CAE digitalizes the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. As the only principal Canadian-owned defence contractor, CAE currently trains all military pilots for the Canadian Armed Forces. And in 2020, became the first Canadian aviation company to be carbon neutral. Visit CAE’s website www.cae.com/defense-security

CDR Radio Episode 31 – Jacques Comtois

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 20:36:20 +0000

For over 35 years, Calgary’s Arcfield Canada has been providing the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with in-service and integrated logistics support. It has also been supporting the RCAF’s CF-18 fleet since 2010. Yet, as of October 2022, Arcfield is just one year old. The reason: Arcfield Canada is the rebranded name of Peraton’s systems engineering, integration and support services business, which the company sold in 2021. Since then, Arcfield Canada has been very busy. In April 2022, the company was awarded a $50 million two-year contract extension by the Department of National Defence (DND) for the CF-18 Avionics Optimized Weapon System Support program. This extension came after Arcfield received a two-year task order valued at $28 million. Jacques Comtois, Arcfield Canada’s Director of Canadian Operations, discussed these and other topics on the CDR Radio Podcast.

CDR Radio Episode 30 – Erin O’Toole

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 20:36:19 +0000

CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, recently spoke to Erin O’Toole, former Conservative Party leader, on the CDR Radio podcast. O’Toole served in the CAF for 12 years, rising to the rank of Captain in the RCAF. In a wide-ranging, candid, and engaging discussion, they covered hot topics such as the war in Ukraine, Russian cyber attacks, and NORAD modernization and much more.

CDR Radio Episode 29 – Melanie Nadeau

Canadian Defence Review — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 20:36:19 +0000

COVE’s CEO, Melanie Nadeau, recently joined CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, on the CDR Radio podcast. They spoke about some of the exciting projects underway at COVE, and the career opportunities that COVE is providing for retiring Canadian Armed Forces members.

CDR Radio Episode 28 – Al Dillon & Marc Watters

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:36:19 +0000

Cybersecurity experts Al Dillon and Marc Watters recently joined CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, on the CDR Radio podcast. What state is Canada’s cyber security actually in? What actual threats is this country and our NATO allies facing from Russia and other hostile players? What is done to confront those threats, and what still needs to be done? These two cyber experts provided CDR with an insiders’ look at the cyber security challenges facing Canada.

CDR Radio Episode 27 – Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:36:19 +0000

As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and JTF-Atlantic.

This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca

CDR Radio Episode 26 – KF Aerospace

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:36:19 +0000

KF Aerospace’s Chief Operating Officer, Gregg Evjen, and its Vice President of Defence Programs, Ralph Wegner, recently joined CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, on the CDR Radio podcast. They spoke about the impact of COVID-19 on the company, its role in Boeing’s bid for the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft procurement, what KF Aerospace has learned from managing the CFTS program, and what the SkyAlyne partnership has to offer the FAcT program.

Learn more by visiting: https://www.kfaero.ca/

CDR Radio Episode 25 – Christyn Cianfarani

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 09 May 2022 20:36:18 +0000

CADSI President and CEO, Christyn Cianfarani, recently joined CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, to preview CANSEC 2022 on the CDR Radio podcast. Their discussion covered CANSEC 2022's extensive COVID-19 protective measures, the impact of increased federal defence spending, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the future of CADSI and Canada’s defence & security industry.

For more information about CANSEC visit: https://www.defenceandsecurity.ca/CANSEC/

CDR Radio Episode 24 – Kevin Mooney

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 21:36:18 +0000

For CDR’s ongoing series of podcasts, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to interview Mr. Kevin Mooney, President of Irving Shipbuilding. Their discussion covered a wide range of topics including the recently delivered AOPS, new capabilities for CSC, building schedules & more.

CDR Radio Episode 23 – Anita Anand

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:36:18 +0000

CDR recently sent Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, to interview Canada’s newly appointed Minister of National Defence, Anita Anand, for the CDR Radio Podcast. Reforming the CAF’s culture in the wake of sexual misconduct scandals, responding to Russian aggression against Ukraine, managing major procurements like FFCP and CSC, and exploring potential successors to Canada’s Victoria-class submarines, were some of the many topics covered in this in-depth interview.

This episode was recorded on January 14, 2022.

CDR Radio Episode 22 – Major-General Michel-Henri St-Louis, Acting Commander of the Canadian Army

Canadian Defence Review — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 21:36:18 +0000

For CDR’s annual report on Canada’s Army we interviewed the acting Commander of the Canadian Army, MGen Michel-Henri St-Louis. A portion of this conversation can be heard here on the CDR Radio Podcast with the full interview available in the upcoming issue of CDR.

CDR Radio Episode 21 – SkyAlyne

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 20:36:18 +0000

CDR’s Aviation Editor, Joetey Attariwala, recently interviewed executives from SkyAlyne, a joint venture organization formed by two Canadian aerospace companies — CAE and KF Aerospace. Together, through SkyAlyne, these two Canadian companies hope to continue their important work by winning the contract for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program.

Abir Kazan is the capture manager for SkyAlyne. She serves as the company’s primary point of contact with the Government of Canada, and she guides a team of experts through the process of creating a solution for FAcT that will best prepare future members of the RCAF for the challenges of the 21st century. Kazan has more than 20 years of experience in navigating complex defence proposals and contracts for CAE.

Bill Ryan is the Deputy General Manager for SkyAlyne. He spent more than 28 years as a member of the RCAF, notably as a CF-18 fighter pilot where he served in the first Gulf War in Iraq, and later as a member of the Snowbirds. Ryan was previously KF Aerospace’s Site Manager for the RCAF training program at Portage la Prairie.

Learn more by visiting: https://skyalyne.ca/

CDR Radio Episode 20 – Jean-Claude Siew

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:36:17 +0000

For CDR’s on-going series of podcasts, we asked Ottawa Bureau Chief, James Careless, to interview Bluedrop’s EVP of Technology and Simulation, Jean-Claude Siew, about his company’s success in the military helicopter simulation market, how Bluedrop has kept afloat during COVID-19, and why he hopes Bluedrop’s staff can return to the office, as long as they can do so safely.

CDR Radio Episode 19 – Alan Williams

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:36:17 +0000

For CDR’s on-going series of podcasts, we asked Ottawa Correspondent, James Careless, to interview the former ADM MAT at DND about why the CSC procurement has fallen off the rails and how the situation might be remedied.

CDR Radio Episode 18 – Chris Pogue

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:36:17 +0000

On this episode of the CDR Radio Podcast, James Careless, CDR’s Ottawa Bureau Chief, talked to Chris Pogue. On November 23, 2020, Chris Pogue took over as Managing Director and Vice President of Thales Defence and Security Canada. In his new role, Chris Pogue is leading more than 250 Thales Canada workers nationwide. He is now responsible for the company’s maritime, sea, land, optronics, and air programs, including the 35-year, $5.2 billion AJISS contract for the RCN. Since the recording of this interview, Chris Pogue was promoted to CEO of Thales Canada.

CDR Radio Episode 17 – Vice-Admiral Craig Baines, Commander of the RCN

Canadian Defence Review — Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:36:17 +0000

As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca

CDR Radio Episode 16 – Yvan Blondin

Canadian Defence Review — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:36:17 +0000

As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Lieutenant-General (Ret’d) Yvan Blondin. Blondin was a fighter pilot with the Canadian Air Force and had the distinction of being the Commander of the RCAF from 2012 until his retirement in 2015. It was a wide-ranging and candid discussion about how the Gripen E may be the best fighter deal for Canada, why the Griffon Helicopter should be replaced, the ill-conceived sole-sourcing of the Super Hornet & much more. This episode of the CDR Radio podcast is sponsored by Peraton – A trusted partner for over 35 years to the CAF and RCAF, providing industry-leading mission sustainment solutions for both domestic and deployed operations. Visit their website https://www.peraton.ca/