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Since releasing our first podcast in late 2015, Vanguard has produced many informative and in-
sightful podcasts by sharing interviews and stories on emerging trends within the defence and
security industry.
As we've entered 2021, we are excited to share with you the Top 5 Vanguard Podcasts of 2020.
This list is based on the number of downloads.
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Facts about FAcT with Amy Gowder, Lockheed Martin Canada
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's development and delivery of integrated, performance-based mili-
tary training solutions, the full scope of the FAcT program in Canada, similarities of other global training
programs to FAcT, how to partner with Lockheed Martin or become a potential supplier for this program,
ITBs and what sets Lockheed Martin Canada apart for this training program.
Serco's Autonomous Vessels and Underwater Surveillance Capabilities
Hear about the giant steps that Serco is taking in the maritime domain. With the acquisition of Alion
Canada, Serco has dramatically expanded it's potential for growth in the maritime defence market – espe-
cially given Serco's global strength in the design, build, operation and maintenance of ships.
Canada's Gun Ban: Trudeau's Silver Bullet is More of a Regulatory Squib
Mass shootings are becoming more rampant. Many blame guns as the cause while others believe that it's
not about guns but there are other factors at play. Would implementing gun laws solve the deadly issue of
mass shootings? What are the impacts of the new gun legislation, how does it affect hunters, our rights, and
will it actually work?
C4ISR: The Evolution of Brigade as a Platform
Col Richard Fawcett (Ret'd) talks about the concept of Brigade as a Platform, where the Canadian Army
is headed with the modernizing of its C4ISR capability and what are some of the risks and how they can
mitigate them.
Situational Awareness and C4ISR Trends
Situational awareness is an integral part of C4ISR. Carl Daniels, Chief Operating Officer of CarteNav delves
into a software that enhances situational awareness by processing and managing imagery and data from a
variety of sensors and some of the trends in C4ISR.