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16 36 24 20 fEATURES 12 Complex procurement A framework for project management competency development by Chris Thatcher 16 System of systems Solving the modern platform puzzle an interview with GDC's Chris Pogue 20 Inside Bonn German engineering meets Canadian requirements by Ken Hansen 24 Narrowing the search The fi xed-wing search and rescue options 26 Training and education Institutionalizing Army C4ISR by Chris Thatcher 30 Battlefi eld Command From the brigade to the dismounted soldier by Ian Coutts 32 finding the "unobvious" The passion and persistence of innovation an interview with 3M's Randy Frank 36 Information is life The F-35: Driven by data by Chris Thatcher 38 fedDev Ontario Strengthening the aerospace and defence sector by Gary Goodyear 42 Shattered trust Debating the Snowden fallout by Amy Allen DEPARTMENTS 6 SITREP: SAR exercise tests Cormorant transportability 8 INSIDE INDUSTRY: What are ITBs? 10 DEfENCE MARKET: Enter the Dragon, on an iPad 44 INTELLIGENCE: Accountability, trust, eff ectiveness 46 THE LAST WORD: Budget 2014: Back to 2007? SPONSORED 40 WESTDEf: A showcase for western Canadian innovation by Denean Tomlin WWW.VANGUARDCANADA.COM IT'S IN THE ARCHIVES Missed an issue? Misplaced an article? You'll fi nd them all online: interviews with government, military and industry leaders, and articles on the programs and policies of Canada's security and defence community. LETTERS We welcome feedback on articles and story ideas. Email editorvanguard@netgov.ca. THE FORUM FOR CANADA'S SECURITY AND DEFENCE COMMUNITY www.vanguardcanada.com APRIL/MAY 2014 Publication Mail Registration Number: 40052410 SYSTEMS SYSTEMS COMPLEX PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES AND SYSTEMS INTEGRATION Tour de Bonn The FWSAR options Institutionalizing Army C4ISR A culture of innovation F-35: Driven by data COVER STORY Two CF-18 jets over Iceland during OP IGNITION in 2013. Replacing the CF-18 is among a number of complex projects the Canadian Armed Forces will undertake over the next decades. Photo: Corporal Pierre Habib C CONTENTS www.vanguardcanada.com APRIL/MAY 2014 3 APRIL/MAY 2014 With gloWing hearts we see thee rise. strengthening Our COmmitment tO Canada Our commitment to Canada starts with the design of a logistic fleet that is incredibly mobile and protective. It continues with each ATX vehicle being built by Canadian workers. And this commitment is sustained for years to come through our nationwide Lifecycle Support network. Learn more at navistardefence.ca