Preserving capacity, General Tom Lawson, Chief of the Defence Staff, Keys to Canadian SAR
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I N N O V A T O R S & T R A I L B L A Z E R S W H AT I S T H E O N E T H I N G T H AT H A S YO U M O S T F I R E D U P TO DAY? I'm passionate about replicating Nautel's reputation for reliability and trusted solutions in the commercial RF market within the sonar domain. Innovation has always been at the heart of Nautel's story—we were the first to introduce solid-state design to navigation beacons and AM transmitters, pioneered touchscreens on high- power transmitters, delivered the world's largest digital radio installation, built Europe's most powerful radio transmitter, and even brought Digital Radio into the cloud. That track record speaks for itself. H OW I S YO U R O RG A N I ZAT I O N C H A N G I N G T H E G A M E W I T H I N YO U R I N D U S T RY S E CTO R? Nautel has leveraged its decades of RF and high-power amplifier expertise to develop next-generation LFA sonar transmitters. These systems deliver higher reliability, efficiency, and scalability compared to traditional designs. We also bring commercial engineering discipline and cost-efficiency into defence sonar projects, enabling faster development cycles and more affordable solutions without compromising performance. Nautel also challenges initial specifications and works closely with customers to define what they truly need, rather than just delivering what's asked for. W H AT I S T H E B E S T A DV I C E YO U R E C E I V E D? The best advice I've ever embraced actually comes from a Sherlock Holmes story. In one scene, Dr. Watson is fretting about bad weather and concerned it will delay their train, while Holmes remains completely calm. When Watson asks why, Holmes explains that he only worries about things he can control—he reserves his energy for actions that make a difference. That principle has guided me throughout my career. In project management, countless things can go wrong, but focusing on what you can influence and mitigating those risks is key. It not only improves outcomes but also saves you from a lot of unnecessary sleepless nights. HEAD OF SONAR DIVISION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT NAUTEL LIMITED STEVE FARLEY For the interview, see page 27