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Thawennontie Thomas sat down with Stewart Webb to discuss the challenges of running a Small-Medium Enterprise in Canada’s defence industry. Also discussed being an Indigenous company. Both pondered if the renewed defence push can survive the two years until Trump’s administration ends.

It was great to have Thawennontie on the pod.

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Stewart and Chris sit down to talk about something definitely in Chris' wheelhouse - Bulgaria's recent election, which saw the re-emergence of Rumen Radev. Some see him as a potential Kremlin stooge; however, with Bulgaria on Russia's doorstep and a history of corruption, it is not that simple.

Discussed Article:

https://defencereport.com/bulgarias-7th-election-no-solution-but-many-concerns/

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Stewart and Chris talk about a requested topic: Canadian Defence Procurement. Now, many wanted a show-off discussion between the F-35 and the Gripen, but we wanted to take the opportunity to touch on that competition, but also the submarine acquisition and more.

Reports discussed:

From the Depths: Getting Victoria Submarine Replacement Right: https://defencereport.com/report-from-the-depths-getting-the-victoria-class-submarine-replacement-right/

The Harry DeWolf Class or the AOPS - Titanic Blunder:  https://rideauinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Publications-2013.04-Titanic-Blunder.pdf

Canada’s submarine woes- That Sinking Feeling:  https://rideauinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Publications-2013.04-Titanic-Blunder.pdf

The replacement of the Sea Kings to the Cyclone helicopter – The Worst Procurement in the History of Canada: https://rideauinstitute.ca/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Publications-2013.02-The-Worst-Procurement-in-the-History-of-Canada.pdf

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With news that Péter Magyar took the Hungarian election, Stewart Webb and Chris Murray take a wider perspective on the legacy politicians - Putin, Xi, Erdogan, (forgot about Modi) and how the West is not prepared to deal with the "boomer void" that will be left behind.

Article by Dr. David Betz, "Civil War Comes to the West" Military Strategy Magazine, Volume 9, Issue 1, Summer 2023, pages 20-26.

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Stewart Webb and Chris Murray take a step back from the Iran War and discuss the broader repercussions for the United States and its European and NATO allies.

NATO Defence Against Terrorism Articles mentioned:

Chris Murray. “The Enemy of My Enemy: Strategies aimed at co-opting irregular forces,” NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism Review, 11(1), 2019: 63-82.

Stewart Webb. “Improvements Required for Operational and Tactical Intelligence Sharing in NATO,” NATO Centre of Excellence Defence Against Terrorism Review, 6(1), Spring/Fall 2014: 47-62.

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Stewart Webb and Dr. Chris Murray discuss the lopsidedness of the current conflict in Iran. Iran is targeting civilian infrastructure, while the US and Israel are attempting to put pressure on the regime through strikes on their leadership and military assets.

This discussion also highlights Kharg Island and the creation of an Iranian Axis Resistance 2.0 - relevant articles can also be found here:

US-Iran War: Iran has one card to play – al-Qaeda

https://defencereport.com/us-iran-war-iran-has-one-card-to-play-al-qaeda/

Taking Kharg Island will be America’s Mistake

https://defencereport.com/taking-kharg-island-will-be-americas-mistake/

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