A Strategic Visit: Canada’s Defence Leadership Tours Hanwha Ocean’s Submarine Yard
On September 7, 2025, Canada’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Stefanie Beck, stepped onto the sprawling grounds of Hanwha Ocean’s...
Hanwha Ocean and Babcock Canada Forge Alliance to Deliver Canada’s Next Submarine Fleet
Canada’s ambitious Canadian Patrol Submarine Project (CPSP) took a decisive step forward this week as Hanwha Ocean, a global powerhouse...
Navigating Budget Risks in Weapons Systems Platform Acquisitions
In a previous VANGUARD article, I explained my perspective on why risk aversion is prevalent in Canada and other democracies,...
Risk in Complex Military Acquisitions in Democracies
Let’s start with two questions: Some would say that the first one would never happen, and that the auto manufacturer...
Saab and CAE sign MOU for Canadian Patrol Submarine Project at CANSEC 2025
Saab and CAE have signed an MOU to collaborate on training and simulation solutions for Canada’s next-generation submarine fleet. Announced...
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...
Hanwha Ocean Hosts Royal Canadian Navy Commander to Discuss Submarine Partnership
On November 10, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, the 38th Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), paid a visit to...
Saab’s Innovative Solutions for Canada
Interview with Simon Carroll, President Saab Canada In this episode of Vanguard Radio, host J. Richard Jones sits down with Simon...
The CPSP Strategy of HHI
Interview with Kwon-Sik Woo, Senior VP, Director of Marketing & Sales, Naval & Special Ship Business Unit, HD HHI In...
From one northern nation to another
A patrol sub to remain undaunted by the Canadian coastline Among the contenders to provide Canada with a new fleet...