New CAF Recruitment Process, MQ-9B SkyGuardian Training, Sustaining Canada’s Future Submarine Assets
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CAF Overhauls Recruitment Process for a Stronger Future
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is taking bold steps to revamp its recruitment process, ensuring it remains agile and prepared for future security challenges. With an eye on attracting top talent, the CAF is streamlining enrolment, removing bureaucratic delays, and adapting to the expectations of a new generation of applicants. These efforts align with the objectives outlined in Canada’s defence policy, Our North, Strong and Free.
GA-ASI and CAE Join Forces to Advance MQ-9B SkyGuardian Training
In a significant move to enhance the training capabilities of remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) operators, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has entered a long-term agreement with CAE. This partnership will focus on the development and production of next-generation mission trainers for the MQ-9B SkyGuardian?. Under the contract, GA-ASI has placed a firm order for 11 training devices, with the potential to deliver up to 50 units over the next five years. This collaboration strengthens the existing relationship between the two industry leaders while advancing mission readiness for MQ-9B operators.
In-Service Support Strategies for Sustaining Canada’s Future Submarine Assets
Last November, Vanguard media hosted the 5th annual Deep Blue Forum in Ottawa, the theme was – Preparing for the in-Country Support of a New Submarine. The first panel focused on in-service support recognizing that submarines are the most complex and sophisticated platform built. As noted through the discussion, in-service support is one of the hardest jobs out there. It deals with a number of large ticket aspects such as budget constraints, resource constraints, supply chain challenges, tech obsolescence, workforce management and training.
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Game Changer: Jess Fetterman, Chief Engineer – Polar Icebreaker
Jess Fetterman is the Chief Engineer for the Polar Icebreaker program at Seaspan, where she has been a key member of the team for four years. She is also one of our February-March Game Changers. With 24 years of experience in the defence and security industry, Jess brings extensive expertise in shipbuilding and engineering.
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Submarine Sustainment: What is Needed as Canada Looks Towards the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project
Interview with Anthony March, Vice President, Marine & Mission Systems, Babcock Canada
In this week’s episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones has an in insightful discussion with Tony March, Vice President of Marine and Mission Systems at Babcock Canada. A graduate of the Royal Military College of Canada, he holds degrees in mechanical engineering, defence studies, and marine engineering, along with an MBA from Athabasca University. He is also a graduate of the UCL Submarine Design Course and the Canadian Joint Command and Staff Program. Tony began his career in the Canadian Armed Forces in 1997 as a Marine Systems Engineer, serving in HMCS Montréal during Operation APOLLO. In 2003, he joined the Submarine Service, serving aboard HMC Submarines Victoria, Windsor, and Corner Brook, and later held various engineering and leadership roles in Halifax and Ottawa.
After 21 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, Tony transitioned to the private sector, joining Babcock Canada in 2018. He initially served as Vice President of Engineering Services before assuming his current role in 2024, where he oversees marine and mission systems operations.
Operating in Canada since 2008, Babcock Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of Babcock International Group, a global defence, aerospace, and security company. For over 16 years, Babcock has been proud to play a critical role in supporting Canada’s safety and security, delivering engineering and critical support services to defence and civil customers.
Drawing on decades of global experience, Babcock delivers fully integrated solutions tailored specifically for Canada and its unique environment across the land, marine, and aviation sectors.
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