On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Kevin Budning about the importance of connected battle space for militaries. Then, he speaks with MGen Jamie Speiser-Blanchet about the impact of NORAD modernization for the RCAF.

The first part of this episode is a Triple Helix edition of Defence Deconstructed.

The second part of this episode is a recording from our latest NORAD Modernization Conference, which took place on October 18, 2023 in Ottawa. This event was made possible thanks to the support of CGAI’s Strategic Sponsors Lockheed Martin Canada, General Dynamics Canada, Irving Shipbuilding and Hanwha Defence; our Gold Sponsor Raytheon Technologies; our Silver Sponsors AECOM, Amazon Web Services, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories.

Defence Deconstructed is brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding.

Guests bios:

Kevin Budning is a PhD Candidate at Carleton University

Major General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet is the Deputy Commander of the RCAF.

Host bio

Dr. David Perry is President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute – www.cgai.ca/david_perry

Recording Date: 9 Feb 2024 & 18 Oct 2023

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Produced by Charlotte Duval-Lantoine. Music credits to Drew Phillips