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Send us a textRon Higgs shares insights on transforming engineers into effective executive leaders, drawing from his extensive experience in military aviation, aerospace, and consulting. He discusses the critical skills engineers need to advance into leadership roles, emphasizing people skills, systems thinking, and continuous improvement.Main Topics:Journey from Naval Flight Officer to Executive CoachDeveloping People Skills in Technical ProfessionsSystems Thinking in LeadershipOvercoming Communication and Leadership ChallengesStrategies for Engineers Transitioning to Leadership RolesAbout the guest: Ron Higgs is an experienced executive coach and operational strategist with a strong background in both military and corporate leadership. A U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Postgraduate School graduate, he began his career as a Naval Flight Officer, developing key leadership skills in adaptability and mission execution. With over 20 years in engineering and operations roles at companies like Boeing and L3 Technologies, Ron has successfully led initiatives that enhanced performance and increased company valuations.He now leads Wolf Management Solutions and serves as a Scale Architect using the Predictable Success model, helping technical leaders grow into visionary executives. Ron also acts as a Fractional COO and board member, emphasizing emotional intelligence, systems thinking, and sustainable team development. His human-centered approach to leadership is rooted in the belief that great leaders are made and that engineers have the potential to become exceptional leaders.Links:Ron Higgs LinkedInWolf Management Solutions Website 

Video version https://vimeo.com/492486581 About the Podcast Today I invite Brian Strobel, VP of Corporate Quality at Sierra Nevada Corporation (the aerospace company, not the beer guys) and author of the upcoming book, “Pursuing Excellence: A Values-Based, Systems Approach to Help Companies Become More Resilient” (2021), in addition to his previous book, “Leading Change from Within: A Road Map to Help Middle Managers Affect Lasting Change” (2015). We start off the conversation with the notion of “truth”, what is it and who holds it.  In this regard, Brian and I agree that neither he or I are the holders of the truth when it comes to people, leadership, and followership – and that we both are skeptical of people who claim to be the holders of the truth when it comes to topics which are nuanced and contextual. After obtaining an AAS in Metrology and then a BA in Physics, and having considered signing up for the nuclear Navy, he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps where he served for fifteen years as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, primarily with F/A-18 Aircraft.  Highlights of his career include three carrier deployments, a two-year exchange tour with the Royal Australian Air Force, Quality Assurance Officer for the US Atlantic Fleet, and Aircraft Maintenance Officer for the largest squadron in the Marine Corps. The conversation continues to his transition out of the Marine Corps, to civilian life and the various companies he worked at the roles he held; and with each incarnation having increased responsibility and authority and his leadership skills matured and where honed.  The experiences, stories, and insights gained that Brian shares through his civilian career hold a lot of wisdom and is a particularly good listen. And he shares details of his books; why he wrote them, who he wrote them for, what he hopes people gain from their reading them, and experiences of the writing process itself.  So if anyone is thinking about becoming an author, there is some good guidance here. About Brian Strobel Brian has been leading people in operational environments for nearly thirty years.  His initial academic pursuits trained him to be a physicist, but life had other plans.  He’s served in roles from leading large-scale military operations to leading change across large companies and is certified as a trainer for Situational Leadership, a Professional Coach, a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and a Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence. Brian’s professional career started as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps where he served for 15 years as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer, primarily with F/A-18 Aircraft.  Following the Marines, he worked at various companies serving the Department of Defense including; Harris Corporation, Northrup Grumman, and L3 Technologies before landing his current role at Sierra Nevada Corporation.  Within each company, and in changing companies, the roles Brian held increasingly had more responsibility. He is the author of “Leading Change from Within: A Road Map to Help Middle Managers Affect Lasting Change” (available on Amazon) published in 2015.  And his latest book is “Pursuing Excellence: A Values-Based, Systems Approach to Help Companies Become More Resilient” whose website is here and is due to be released in February of 2021 and available on Amazon. Brian earned his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Physics from Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania, his Master of Arts (MA) degree in Management from Webster University, and his Master of Science (MSc) degree in Executive Leadership at the University of San Diego School of Business where he studied under Ken Blanchard. Although Brian’s path has been different than most, he has always focused on pursuing excellence.  This path ultimately revealed how his life’s plan was coming together where he is now fully dedicated to its pursuit, living in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada with his wife and his new dog.  When not serving as the Vice President of Quality helping a special company pursue excellence, you can probably find him with his wife and that dog enjoying the mountains. Company; Sierra Nevada Corporation Website; https://www.sncorp.com/ Headquarters;  Sparks, Nevada Year Founded; 1963 Company Type; Privately held Company Size;  4,000+ Employees in over 40 locations Specialties;  Sierra Nevada Corporation provides electronic aerospace and defense system The Company offers communication, navigation, and air traffic management systems, as well as provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, command, and control products.

Today's episode features Joe Forline. Joe is a Sr. Manager of Chapter Advancement at Make-a-wish America. Make-a-wish creates life changing experiences for children with critical illnesses. Founded in 1980, Make-a-wish has granted over 330,000 wishes for children with critical illnesses in the US, and 15,800 wishes in 2019 alone - when a child's wish is granted by Make-a-wish, it helps build the physical and emotional strength needed to combat critical illness. This idea, making contributions of energy, gratitude, and love in the form of acts of kindness, are at the center of the today's episode.Joe brings with him both a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Mechanical engineering, and began his career as a product engineer at L3 Technologies, an Aerospace & defense business, who provides solutions to DoD, the United States Intelligence Community, and Nasa. You will learn more about what pulled Joe to Make-a-wish, and you'll learn more about the idea of purpose and the very human emotions that come along with serving others. If you are wondering how you can contribute to the welfare of others, or you are searching for something to be a part of that will enrich your life and the lives of others, you'll find this episode enlightening for you, as Joe helps us navigate the essence of giving and the simplicity of the process. If you would like to contribute at any level or capacity, to create a life changing experience for a child with a critical illness, you can navigate to wish.org to learn more. Key Takeaways:[06:44] What Joe's role is at Make-A-Wish[09:46] The mission of Make-A-Wish, the magic of a wish to the child that it serves[16:29] A favorite story of Joe's favorite wish, and other memorable examples[18:31] What prompted Joe to do work that serves others, and how Joe made the transition from aerospace and defense, to a non-profit.[23:24] How the work at Make a Wish has changed the way Joe sees the world.[26:06] “Mission Monday moment's” – the importance of anchoring an organization in it's mission, and how this impacts culture[29:02] The feedback loop of gratitude expression within an organization, and the lasting impact across it's people.[34:28] How gratitude can help define and direct organizational culture[37:03] Applications, methods, and tools used to generate gratitude across an organization [45:57] Additional thoughts on how to contribute to causes we care for – how to get started Memorable Quotes:[09:46] “Our mission is laser-focused. We, together, grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illness. That's all we do. It's simple and that's what everyone is marching towards.”[12:27] “I joined Make a Wish for a number of reasons but ultimately, I was brought up that giving back to others and serving others was just something you did. It was important and that's ultimately the purpose of life, to serve others.”Resources:Joe P. Forline LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-forline/Joe P. Forline Email - jforline@wish.orgMake a Wish - https://wish.org/Brody's Wish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US0AICx_LKsGabe's Wish - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRl1cpR-eF8Kudos App - https://www.kudos.com/Richard K. Davis - https://wish.org/news-releases/new-ceoGordon Ramsay - https://www.gordonramsay.com/Life Rolls On - https://liferollson.org/Thank you for listening! --------------------------------Join the **New Monthly Newsletter** - Data Binge REFRESH: https://www.derekwesleyrussell.com/newsletter Interested in starting your own podcast? Some candid advice here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-start-podcast-3-step-gono-go-beginners-guide-derek-russell Learn more about the Data Binge Podcast at www.thedatabinge.comConnect with Derek: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekwesleyrussell/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN1c5mzapLZ55ciPgngqRMg/featuredInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drussnetwork/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drussnetworkMedium: https://medium.com/@derekwesleyrussellEmail: derek@thedatabinge.com

In this episode: We meet Bill Gattle, the President of Space Systems for L3Harris Technologies, Space and Airborne Systems Segment, which covers an extensive portfolio of solutions in intelligence, surveillance, small satellites, electronic warfare, and avionics. Previously, Bill was President of Space and Intelligence Systems for Harris Corporation prior to their merger with L3 Technologies last year. He is also a board member of the Space Foundation, the University of Florida’s Dean’s Advisory Board, and the Astronauts Memorial Foundation. In this episode, Bill explains what inspired him to go into the space industry in 1987, some of the early projects he worked on, lessons learned in the Harris Corporation-L3 Technologies merger, the growing importance of small satellites, protecting our assets in space, how the creation of the Space Force is changing the space industry, as well as his thoughts on mentorship and the skills that companies like L3Harris will look for in their future employees.  In discussing the steps teachers should take to get their students interested in the STEM workforce of the future, Bill said, “It used to be that we’d have a wonderment about space, so we’d just love the aspect of learning about it. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the mechanics of what we’re learning, we don’t see the wonder of what we’re creating, and what we’re doing. With the world changing so fast, I think we’ve got to create that wonder in students again.” For more information on L3Harris Technologies, visit their site at l3harris.com. Introductory and closing music: Paint the Sky by Hans Atom (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/hansatom/50718 Ft: Miss Judged

The Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) project was talked about and debated for a number of years. Today, the contract has been awarded and work will commence in the early 2020s with an expected delivery of the first of 15 ships by mid-2020s. In February 2019, the Government of Canada confirmed that the bid from Lockheed Martin Canada has been selected for the design of CSC, which is based on the BAE Systems Type 26 Global Combat Ship. Lockheed Martin Canada is partnering with BAE Systems, CAE, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra Electronics in offering the Royal Canadian Navy an advanced and modern warship design. Part of this solution includes Lockheed Martin Canada's internationally renowned and Canadian-developed combat management system, the CMS 330. Today on Vanguard Radio, we are excited to talk with Gary Fudge, Vice President & General Manager of Lockheed Martin Canada about CSC and CMS 330. Hear about Lockheed Martin Canada's innovation in this space going all the way back to the 1980s. Learn more about some of the innovative projects that were done over the years, the genesis of the CMS 330,the upgrades that were made to keep this solution current with the times, how this technology is being used by other navies, areas that are being considered to advance the CMS 330, new innovative technologies for CSC, and some of the next steps in the CSC process? To learn more about Lockheed Martin Canada, go to https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-ca/cms330.html

Why mount a Javelin on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)? Why is Russia buying 100 new-generation attack helicopters? And what's the future of manned-unmanned teaming technologies?In this episode of the Weekly Defence Podcast, the team look at the implications of the major defence stories of the week, we speak to L3 Technologies about its development of MUM-T and we discuss the future of UK defence exports with the director of the Defence and Security Organisation (DSO).In our Industry Voice segment, meanwhile, our sponsor Nammo discusses the implications of the main defence stories of the first half of 2019.News Round Up (01:00)This week in the news…The team discusses the escalation of tensions between the US and Iran, following Iran's Revolutionary Guard shooting down a BAMS-D version of the RQ-4 Global Hawk on 19 June.Elsewhere, Deputy Land Editor Beth Maundrill looks at the implications of a test at Redstone Arsenal in which a Javelin anti-tank guided missile was tested using a Kongsberg remote weapon station mounted on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV).In the air domain, Senior Reporter Tim Martin and Air Domain Helen Haxell look at Russian MoD plans to place a large-scale order for no fewer than 98 Mi-28NM new-generation attack helicopters.Tim also outlines how the co-axial Sikorsky S-97 Raider programme has managed to successfully overcome software-based problems but has yet to achieve a self-imposed speed target of 220kt.Out at sea, Editor-in-Chief Richard Thomas provides an update on both the US Navy's Future Guided Missile Frigate (FFG(X)) and future Large Surface Combatant (LSC). Two RfIs were released for the latter in February 2019 and the navy now reports it has received responses from more than 30 potential industry partners.Paris Air Show coverage – The future of manned/unmanned teaming (20:13)Air Domain Editor Helen Haxell sits down with L3 Technologies to talk about manned-unmanned teaming developments and how the technology has evolved. Daniel Gelston, L3 Technologies President of Broadband Communications Sector and Rob Johnston, Director of Business Development at the company provide their insight.Interview – Mark Goldsack, Director of the UK's Defence and Security Organisation (DSO) (33:33)Tony Skinner, VP Content, speaks to the Director of the UK's Defence and Security Organisation (DSO), Mark Goldsack, about the future of defence exports and the role that technology transfer now plays in international partnering across the sector.Industry Voice – Nammo (46:49)In this week's Industry Voice Tony Skinner, our VP of Content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the main defence stories to have dominated the headlines in the first half of 2019.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

Episode 3: It features a conversation between the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development’s Communications Director, Pete Codella, and Daniel Gelston, President, Broadband Communications Sector, L3 Technologies

  FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019.   Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   054 How To Become a Government Subcontractor? Introduction Please help support our podcast by purchasing from our store. https://teespring.com/stores/federal-contracting-made-easy We all know that the government is the largest buyer of products and services in the world. The competition is fierce for prime contractors. As a result, there are companies that are building relationships with these prime contractors in hopes of receiving a subcontract. Many small businesses have gotten into government contracting by utilizing this method. The goal of today’s episode is to introduce you to subcontracting. So let’s get on with it. What is a Subcontractor? A prime contractor is the one that received the contract from the government. A prime contractor is the point of contact on this contract and deals directly with the customer. Whereas, a subcontractor participates with the prime contractor to help complete the project for the client. As a subcontractor your contract is with the prime contractor. Simple enough! Consequently, depending on the contract a subcontractor plan may be required. Subcontracting Plan Federal contracts may require a subcontracting plan. When they do, the prime contractor must hire subcontractors. When is a subcontracting plan required? Well, that depends on the contract value and type of work being performed. Large prime contractors with contracts for goods and/or services other than construction, valued greater than $700,000 must establish subcontracting plans and goals for subcontracting with small businesses. For those prime contractors in the construction industry they will require subcontracting plans when the contract is greater than $1.5 Million. What does this mean to you? In short, it opens the doors for small businesses to become subcontractors. FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Steps to Become a Subcontractor to a Prime Government Contractor? Next, we are going to list the steps to streamline the process of becoming a subcontractor. In short, just follow these steps to get ready to become a subcontractor. Step 1. Get Your Official Paperwork in Order 1. To protect your personal assets from liability you must structure your entity correctly. 2. DUNS Registration. This is your business credit score. 3. Register in the System for Award Management (SAM.GOV). This registration is free, and it is essential for being paid by the government and government contractors.   After your paperwork is in order go to step 2. Step 2. Research Agencies and Prime contractor directories for subcontracting needs. Now that your paperwork is in order it is time to research prime contractors and find opportunities within our niche. Many federal agencies have Subcontracting Opportunity Directories that you can review. The U.S. Small Business Administration has a database called SubNet which allows large prime contractors to post opportunities for small businesses to serve as subcontractors. I have known many small businesses that have used this system to find prime contractors. General Services Administration (GSA) has a subcontracting directory for small businesses that are looking for subcontracting opportunities with prime contractors. The directory lists large business prime contractors that are required to have subcontracting plans and goals for subcontracting with small businesses. The Department of Defense (DoD) has a similar directory for large prime contractors that small businesses can use to find subcontracting opportunities. We have listed a few resources to help you get started finding subcontracting opportunities. Let us know if you find more. In the meantime, use the websites above to get started. FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   As you can see, the government wants large prime contractors to use subcontractors. They have even gone out of their way to make it easy for you to find these opportunities. Don't wait start using these listings now. After you have completed step 2 move on to step 3. Step 3. Attend Outreach Events Now that step 2 has been completed it is time to find outreach events to attend. Many prime contractors will hold outreach events, publish notice of sources sought, or solicitation for subcontract work. To start, you will need to create a Capability Statement to share with government contracting officers and prime government contractors. Don’t know what a Capability Statement is or how to write one? See our video here. Where are these events held? These events are held all over the country. See the list below for events that you may want to attend if you cannot locate one close to you. To find more opportunities use Federal Business Opportunities and search special notices. Lots of time the government will list opportunities there. 1. GCO Consulting Group is an SDVOSB that holds events in the Washington DC metro area. 2. Solvability is a government contracting consulting firm which holds annual events in Florida GovCon Summit. 3. AFCEA West connects military and government leaders with industry professionals. 4. National 8(a) Association Small Business Conference brings together small, minority and 8(a) businesses and offers educational sessions and resources.   After you have completed this step go on to step 4. Step 4. Research Prime Contractor Websites Prime contractors know that they cannot win a government contract unless they have a pool of subcontractors that they can refer to. Therefore, most large prime contractors’ websites contain information for potential subcontractors. These websites will explain how to register with the large prime contractor and the types of small businesses they are looking for.  Below are a few prime contractor websites for you. Please note that these prime contractors are not listed in any order. Top Prime Contractors (Not all listed) • L3 Technologies - https://www.l3t.com/suppliers/small-business • Boeing - http://www.boeingsuppliers.com/ • Honeywell - https://www.honeywell.com/contact-us/small-business • Pratt & Whitney - https://www.pw.utc.com/company/doing-business-with-us • Lockheed Martin Corporation - https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/suppliers/information.htmlhttps://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/suppliers/information.html • General Dynamics - https://www.gd.com/suppliers/become-supplier • Raytheon - https://www.raytheon.com/suppliers • Kiewit - https://www.kiewit.com/services/procurement/ • PCL Constructors Inc. - https://www.pcl.com/Partners-in-Building/Pages/Subcontractor-and-Supplier-Registration.aspx   We have only listed a small portion of prime contractors above. You will need to spend some time and find prime contractors within your geographical area. Once you have your registered on the website it would be a good idea to start building a relationship with the procurement person within the company. Call and setup a meeting to introduce yourself and discuss your capabilities with them. Give them a copy of your Capability Statement. Remember to follow up after the meeting and continually after the meeting. After you have been to some meetings it is time to go to the next step. Step 5. Prepare your administrative and accounting requirements for being a subcontractor. Before you start work as a subcontractor you will need to ensure that you are familiar with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) and other acronyms that the government uses. Even though you are not the prime contractor you need to understand what is required of you. • You will need to become familiar with the rules and regulations associated with government contracting. For example, FAR Subpart 19.7 The Small Business Subcontracting Program and DFARS Subpart 219.7 (Remember DFARS is the supplement to the FAR for DoD). Also, you will need to get up to speed on FAR Part 44 Subcontracting Policies and Procedures. • Explore training opportunities with SBA, DoD or PTAC. SBA has online and in class training opportunities available. For online opportunities go here. For in class opportunities see your local SBA office. • Have you established internal financial controls and are they in compliance with Generally Acceptable Accounting Practices (GAAP)? If you do not know please contact your accountant. If you don’t have an accountant, then you will need to get one. It is advisable to have a good accountant, and attorney that you can reach out too. Don't think of these professionals as an expense but rather there are part of your team. The same goes for your bonding agent. • Will your company need a loan if awarded a contract? Look at financing options BEFORE you need one. It is better to have funding available before you need it.   Once you have completed this section it is time to make sure you know your correct set-aside. After you finish the above steps move on. What is Your Business Ownership Status? What percentage of the business do you own? Is it greater than or equal to 51%? Why do I ask? Because in order to qualify for set-aside’s you will have to declare your ownership percentage. If you do not own at least 51% or more of a company than you cannot claim that status. Also certain certifications require that you be certified by SBA. For example, you cannot claim the 8(a) or HUBZone status unless SBA has issued that status to you. Why does this matter in subcontracting? Because government agencies will define goals for their contractors for specific types of set-asides for certain certifications. The certifications include, but are not limited to 8(a) BD companies, HUBZone companies, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Woman-Owned Small Business. In other articles we discussed each of these set-asides in detail. If you are not familiar with them check out our other articles. It is important to make sure that you claim the correct set-aside for your business. If you misrepresent yourself, the government can take action against you. Or worse, you could be suspended or debarred from government contracts.  Now that you have declared your set-aside status it is time to move on. Do I need any documents as a Subcontractor? Do I need to have a license? The prime contractor and the industry in which you are in will determine the documents. A license will be needed if you are seeking subcontract work that otherwise requires state or federal licensing. If you are not sure that your business requires a license check with your State's Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing. In addition, to the documents mentioned in step 1. Other documentation you will need to consider creating include: • A Capability Statement. This is a marketing document that will be required as a prime or subcontractor. • Proof of General Liability Insurance Coverage. The amount required will be dependent on the industry. Your company may also be required to obtain bonding. This is industry specific. If you are in the construction industry you will need bonding. Why would bonding be required? Doesn't the prime contractor take care of the bond? Your prime contractor may require that you bond your portion of the job. This is especially true if a large portion of the work to be performed is by one subcontractor. • Proposal Documentation to submit to the Prime Contractor. For more information see FAR 15.404-3.   Small Business Financing Because the government pays prime contractors after invoicing, it is necessary for subcontractors to have access to enough financing to cover the period between beginning the work and receiving the invoice payments. You could be required to demonstrate the availability of financing prior to being award a subcontract as part of showing the financial sustainability of your business. You can obtain a financial capability letter from a lender. By the way, if you are having difficulty obtaining financing, consider using SBA’s 7a loan program. Contact your local SBA office or your lender for more information. Conclusion Becoming a subcontractor is a great way to get familiar with the government contracting. The information that we have gone over is a great way for you to get started as a subcontractor.   FCME uploads new episodes every Monday & Friday morning at 6:00 a.m. MST. Topics include proposal writing, bonds, types of contracts, why do business with the federal government, 8(a), business services for veterans and women, where federal opportunities are listed, and more. You can listen to the podcast here or with your favorite podcast provider (iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, or Stitcher). FCME is also active on social media and launched the Federal Contracting Made Easy YouTube channel on January 1, 2019. Website Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube   Please remember to subscribe to our podcast, and YouTube channels as we provide more information in future episodes. Please help support our podcast by purchasing from our store. https://teespring.com/stores/federal-contracting-made-easy

On this episode of the Business Podcast, sponsored by Bell, we discuss the week on world markets with “Rocket Ron” Epstein, PhD, of Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Sash Tusa of Agency Partners. Topics: -The expected merger between L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation -Recent market corrections and rising interest rates -Italy's upcoming budget submission and their relationship with the EU -Trade implications for Saudi Arabia, the United States and other western powers following the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi -Restoration of the 19hr flight from NY to Singapore and the significance for the commercial air industry

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Michael Kofman, senior research scientist and the head of the Russia section at CNA, discusses what US Russia strategy should look like, the implications of sanctioning Russia over its alleged poisoning of a former spy and his daughter in the UK and more in a wide-ranging, August 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in northern Virginia.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Samuel Bendett, an associate research analyst in the Center for Naval Analyses’ Russia Program and a Russian studies fellow at the American Foreign Policy Council, discusses Russian autonomous vehicles (including its Storm unmanned ground vehicle concept and its Cephalopod unmanned underwater vehicle), takeaways from the Falcon Hunt unmanned aerial vehicle competition that was held during the 2018 International Army Games in Russia, and the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems’ upcoming meeting in Geneva, Switzerland, during an August 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in Washington.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Tom Enders, PhD, CEO of Airbus, argues that industrialists must make the case for free trade but agrees with President Donald Trump’s assertion that “Europe is not spending enough on defense,” discusses Brexit, the tariffs and transatlantic friction, the future of the European industrial landscape, reflects on successes and lessons learned from his tenure at Airbus and much more in a wide-ranging, July 17, 2018, interview at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. Our coverage is sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Adm. Sir Philip Jones, RN, First Sea Lord and chief of naval staff of the Royal Navy, says the service is planning “a full carrier-strike operational work-up in UK waters in 2020” that will include “a full air wing” in preparation for its deployment of an HMS Queen Elizabeth-led carrier strike group in 2021, and discusses the future of maritime combat, US-UK naval collaboration, the Elizabeth’s upcoming US deployment and much more in a wide-ranging, July 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Our coverage was sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Chris Griner, a partner in the Washington office of the Stroock & Stroock & Lavan law firm, discusses the Foreign Investment Risk Review Management Act (or FIRRMA) and what it means for the future of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (also known as CFIUS), national security and much more in a wide-ranging, Aug. 16, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in Washington.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Leanne Caret, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, discusses cost-cutting efforts, the KC-46 Pegasus partnerships with Embraer and Saab, developing new products, the impact of transatlantic tensions on future sales, and much more in a wide-ranging interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Our coverage is sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Chuck Gummow, vice president of business development at Textron Aviation Defense, and Bill Harris, vice president of the company’s Scorpion program, share Scorpion and AT-6 Wolverine multi-mission aircraft program updates, discuss what makes the AT-6 a strong contender in the US Air Force’s OA-X light attack aircraft competition and much more during a wide-ranging, July 2018 interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2018 Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Our coverage was sponsored by Leonardo DRS. Bell, a Textron company, sponsors our Defense & Aerospace Business Report podcast.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Dr. Liam Fox, UK secretary of state for international trade and the nation's former defense secretary, discusses the potential impact of transatlantic tariffs on the British economy, the trade message he's taking to Washington during this week's official visit, European defense spending, Brexit strategy, the politics of the newly announced Tempest fighter, the UK Department of Trade's space agenda, priorities for the 2019 Strategic Defense and Security Review, and more in a July 20, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow outside London. Our coverage was sponsored by Farnborough International and Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Katherine Bennett, senior vice president of Airbus UK, discusses the challenge of carrying out Brexit while safeguarding international trade, the potential impact of “a hard Brexit” on the company’s business, its A220 jet deal with Bombardier, UK defense-spending projections, European market opportunities, defense-industrial strategy and more in a wide-ranging, July 13, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Our RIAT 2018 coverage is sponsored by Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Greg Ulmer, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 program, says he expects a Lot 11 agreement with the US government within about 30 days, and discusses the company’s June 6 delivery of the first four F-35 Lightning II fighters to the UK, program updates, modernization, sustainment, software stability, the Autonomic Logistics Information System (or ALIS), aircraft availability, and turnaround rates, projected unit pricing, potential new markets for the jet — including Finland and Canada — and much more during a wide-ranging, July 14, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Our RIAT coverage is sponsored by Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Philip Dunne, Tory MP, the UK’s former defense-procurement minister and the author of the “Growing the Contribution of Defence to UK Prosperity” report, discusses the publication’s findings on how the arms industry contributes to the British economy, what the country’s defense-industrial strategy needs to look like, why the US-UK defense relationship matters, NATO and much more during a wide-ranging, July 13, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Our RIAT coverage is sponsored by Leonardo DRS.

On this episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, Air Marshal Sir Christopher Harper, RAF Ret., former director-general of NATO's International Military Staff and current vice president of Charitable Trust Enterprises, says NATO's invocation of the Article 5 commitment shouldn't depend on a threatened nation's defense-spending level and discusses how Baltic air defenses can be improved on both a local and alliance level to deter Russia, what went right and wrong at the 2018 NATO Summit in Brussels, and much more in a wide-ranging, July 14, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in the United Kingdom. Our RIAT coverage is sponsored by Leonardo DRS.

Welcome to the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies. On this episode, Bob Work, former deputy defense secretary who is now defense counselor at the Center for a New American Security, discusses China’s three-pronged strategy to offset US military advantages that includes espionage to shrink the time needed to develop new systems, employing a “system-destruction” approach to warfare, and attacking first to overwhelm defenses, Beijing’s capabilities and ways Washington can respond during a wide-ranging, June 22, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian in Washington. The interview was conducted on the sidelines of CNAS’ annual conference, this year titled, “Strategic Competition: Maintaining the Edge.”

On this special episode of the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies, we bring you Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Ellen Lord's keynote speech from the National Defense Industrial Association's 2018 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference, held May 21-24, in Tampa, Fla. Our SOFIC coverage was sponsored by FLIR.

Welcome to the Defense & Aerospace Report Interviews Podcast, sponsored by L3 Technologies. On our first episode, Chris Kubasik, chairman, CEO and president of L3 Technologies, discusses his goals for the company (including making it “a nontraditional 6th prime” US government contractor), defense-spending expectations, growth strategy, reorganization and integration efforts, competing with bigger firms, increasing contract win rates, merger and acquisition strategy, and much more during a wide-ranging, May 10, 2018, interview with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian at the company’s headquarters in northern Virginia. You can read the full transcript of the interview here: http://bit.ly/2KYpwCq

Three months into his new job as the Group President of MDA in Canada and Mike Greenley is very busy shaping the 49 year old company to the realities of today, including ways to spur growth in a tough domestic market. MDA, once the parent company of several business units in the U.S., is now one of four business units in the larger U.S. based Maxar Technologies which it created. The other business units are SSL, DigitalGlobe and Radiant Solutions. Being a player in the the defence and space sector in the U.S. brings unique challenges due to security issues. To grow the company MDA became Maxar. Greenley assumed his new role on January 15 of this year. Greenley is an industry veteran having worked 22 years at companies such as Greenley & Associates (his own company), CAE, General Dynamics and most recently L3 Technologies in Burlington, Ontario where he was Sector President. In this wide ranging interview, we discuss some of the changes Greenley has made since he came on board and the challenges in growing the business in Canada.

In this episode, we take a look at the RFPs that were submitted for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) program and with the North Korea threat, Canada has set aside two bunkers at military bases.    Show Notes:  The Navantia Team  The Navantia team has made an announcement of the submission of its proposal.  The team, which is led by Navantia is comprised of Saab Australia which will deliver the Combat Systems Integrator (CSI) and CEA Technologies to provide other key elements of the proposed solution.  The team's solution is based on “the proven F-105 frigate design” for the Spanish Navy. This design coupled with capabilities of key Canadian companies will provide a ship that is ideally suited to Canada's requirement, according to the press release.  Navantia has a history of providing modifications of this design for many navies including the Norwegian Navy and, most recently, the Royal Australian Navy (RAN).    Canada's Combat Ship Team has announced the delivery of its proposal  Comprising of BAE Systems, CAE, Lockheed Martin Canada, L3 Technologies, MDA and Ultra Electronics, Canada's Combat Ship Team's proposal is focused on the “Canadian doctrine” according to Rosemary Chapdelaine, Vice President and General Manager at Lockheed Martin Canada Rotary and Missions Systems (RMS).  The team which is headed by Lockheed Martin Canada is offering “the most advanced and modern” warship design from BAE Systems – the Type 26 Global Combat Ship – along with innovations from other leading companies in Canada. Lockheed Martin Canada will provide its world-renowned Canadian-developed combat management system, the CMS 330 to integrate with the Type 26.  Due to the North Korean threat Canada has open up two bunkers  The Privy Council Office, drafted an agreement with National Defence a year ago to open up bunkers on two military bases should the National Capital Region become "unviable," according to documents obtained by CBC News under access to information legislation.  Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan was asked Wednesday what would happen should a missile land in Canada.   "When it comes to any type of foreign threats, we take them extremely seriously," he said. "We've been looking at North Korea right from the beginning when I was given this portfolio. I am very mindful of the country's missile testing that they have been doing. We believe that the diplomatic solution is the way to go, because I think that there is hope for it." 

Canadian sailors seize 2 tons of cocaine in a joint anti-drug trafficking operation in the Pacific Coast of Central America, a Canadian pilot perishes in crash in Cold Lake and L 3 partners with Boeing on the Super Hornet Program. These are the stories we'll talk about on this edition of the Vanguard Radio. But first, CAF faces a class action suit…. +++ Former Royal Canadian Navy member Nicola Peffer is on a mission. She's seeking to change the culture of sexual harassment and abuse in the military. And she's filing a class action suit against the CAF, which the lawyer representing her believes will embolden hundreds of other former and current military members who suffered sexual harassment and abuse to join. The 34-year-old former sailor served onboard frigates in Esquimalt near Victoria B.C. She left the force in 2012, after the military rejected her complaints of unwanted sexual advances by her superior. Peffer said she faced retaliation and professional repercussions after refusing to comply with the sexual demands of one of her superiors. “When I arrived, I learned the culture was not one of camaraderie, at least for women or LGBTQ members,” Peffer said in a phone interview. “The culture was one of fear and intimidation. The culture was one of abuse, discrimination, bullying, and harassment. The culture was of sexual assault.” Her allegations have yet to be proven in court. DND said it is aware of the planned legal action and is reviewing its options. This is only the second class action suit linked to sexual misconduct in the military. Last month, Glynis Rogers, a former CAF member from Nova Scotia, filed a statement of claim against Ottawa before the Nova Scotia Supreme Court. She claims she was subjected to sexual orientation-based discrimination, bullying and harassment during training and during her time as a regular member of the armed forces. Rogers, who joined the service in 2006, said that female CAF members were often called names and treated as inferior members of the military. If the case proceeds, it could include other women who claim to have suffered similar treatment in the military.   Peffer and Rogers' statement of claims underscore a 2015 StatsCan survey which indicates that 960 members of the were victims assault involving fellow military members in the workplace. More than 43,000 responses were collected representing 53 per cent of the CAF population. The survey was only released this November. Unwanted sexual touching was the most common form of sexual assault, reported by 1.5 per cent (or 840) regular force members. 79 per cent members of the regular forces saw, heard, or were personally targeted by sexualized behaviour in the military workplace or involving military members, DND employees, or contractors. Women in the regular force were more likely than men to be sexually assaulted (4.8 per cent versus 1.2 per cent) in the twelve months preceding the survey. Some of these incidents occurred even after the CDS Gen. Jonathan Vance had given an order for such behavior to stop. These recent developments are important because they bring home the gravity and insidious impact of this highly sexualized and abusive culture in the military and its members. When you have nearly 1,000 employees admitting to be sexually victimized – your organization has a problem. To be fair, the CDS has made efforts to deal with the situation. Op Honour, which was launched by the CDS last year, has resulted in 30 CAF members being punished and 97 investigations into other cases of inappropriate behavior are underway. In the period of April to July 2016, a total of 148 incidents of harmful sexual behaviour were reported to the chain of command. But there are still doubts as to whether the message is getting through. The 148 reported incidents are far overshadowed by the 960 individuals who reported being victims of sexual assault in the StatsCan survey. Why are fewer people coming forward to formally report these incidents? What barriers could be preventing them? Are whistleblowers and victims afraid of reprisal? What protections could be provided to them? How much buy-in from officers if Op Honour getting? Perhaps, we will get the answers to these questions through the class action lawsuits of Peffer and Rogers. +++ It was with sadness that Vanguard reported the demise of Capt. Thomas McQueen of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Capt. McQueen was killed Nov 28th when his CF-18 fighter jet crashed at the Cold Lake Air Weapons Range in Saskatchewan. He had been flying on a regular training mission. McQueen had been in the RCAF since 2006, Cold Lake is known as the busiest fighter training base in Canada providing training for all Canadian Forces pilots. The air weapons range covers almost 30,000 square kilometres spanning the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The crash is currently investigated. ++++ In November, the Liberals announced its plan to buy 18 F/A18 Super Hornet jets from Boeing as an “interim purchase” to address its immediate fighter jet “capability gap.” It was a controversial announcement since the purchase was being done even before the Federal Government had initiated its competition for the CF-18 replacement program. And appears to have placed Boeing at an advantageous position over its rivals – primarily Lockheed Martin which is proposing the F-35 Lighting II fighter jet. At least L-3 Communications was happy to announce early this month that it has memorandum of agreement with Boeing on the production and support service for the aerospace company's Super Hornet fighter aircraft. L-3 MAS is one of more than 560 Boeing suppliers across Canada. The MOU comes at a time when L-3 MAS is celebrating its 30th anniversary of providing integrated technical support for the RCAF's current fleet of CF-18 Hornets. L-3 MAS was awarded on October 31, 1986, an ITS contract for the CF-18 Hornet, a platform that was first produced by McDonnell Douglas before the company merged with Boeing in 1996. One more thing, L-3 has undergone a branding transformation. Effective December 31, 2016, the company will be known as L3 Technologies, Inc. +++ Well, that's it for this week's show. This is your host Nestor Arellano, saying see you again next week On the next episode of the Vanguard Radio.