Podcast

CDR Radio Episode 20 - Jean-Claude Siew

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

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

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

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

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/