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.