Podcasts about Spanish Navy

Germany and Britain both want the same thing: to get Major Bill Martin's briefcase into the hands of the Nazis. But will Operation Mincemeat's ploy survive a reckless chauffeur, an inquisitive coroner and the rule-abiding Spanish Navy?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A Spanish Navy vessel has arrived at the port of Valencia to aid in the relief operation following severe floods that have claimed over 210 lives.

Send me a messageThe battle of Cape St. Vincent turned Horatio Nelson into a national hero.The battle where Royal Navy defeated the Spanish Navy was fought on the 14th February 1797. It was not so much a St. Valentine's Day massacre,  but it did make Nelson the darling of the British public.Become A SupporterSupport the show

Designed by the Spanish engineer and naval officer Isaac Peral, the Peral submarine marked a significant development in naval technology as it featured a revolutionary propulsion system that used electric batteries to power a pair of 30hp electric ...

Concerns around security and geopolitics intensified at the end of last year as the Houthis began targeting vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden under the cover of a show of support for Hamas. Adding to the deteriorating situation was the resurgence in Somali piracy as some actors sought to take advantage of the chaos. Since November we've seen nearly 90 incidents related to the Red Sea crisis and multiple piracy incidents including hijackings in the Somali basin, and an uptick in events that could potentially become piracy attacks. This is all happening with various naval operations working around the clock to defend merchant shipping and uphold the freedom of navigation. Significant resources have been deployed in response to the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, yet, transits through the Bab el Mandeb are consistently down 60% on normal volumes and ships are repeatedly coming under fire. But it's not just physical protection. For shipping to be able to conduct threat and risks assessments and make security related decisions they need accurate information and insight. So this week on the Lloyd's List podcast we ask: can navies protect shipping? Joining Lloyd's List maritime risk analyst are: Commander Knut Evensen, Royal Norwegian Navy Mike Plunkett, senior naval platforms analyst, Janes Antonio Martorell Dominguez, Spanish Navy

Dr. John Sherwood interviews Dr. Jeremy Stöhs about his new book, European Naval Power: From Cold War to Hybrid Wars. Stöhs is the co-head of the Austrian Center for Intelligence, Propaganda, and Security Studies at the University of Graz. 

In the latest edition Vanguard Radio, J. Richard Jones sits down with Soledad Garrido, Senior Key Account Manager, North America, Navantia. Together they look back on the rich history of the Peral submarine. Launched on September 8, 1888, it was the first fully capable military submarine, and the first successful full electric battery-powered submarine. Sol Garrido has more than 20 years of experience in the Defense and Aerospace sector, living and working in three continents. Working for Navantia since 2019, first as Strategy & Business Development Lead in the Australian branch of the company, nowadays Sol is Navantia´s Key Account Manager for North America. She has an extensive education that includes MsC Control Engineer - University Carlos III de Madrid (Spain), Thesis at the Ecole Supérieure d'Electricité de Paris (France), Master of Business Administration - University of New South Wales (Australia), and other business studies at IESE Business School as well as University of California, Berkeley. Navantia is a state-owned company (SEPI Group), which designs and builds ships with a high technological content for the Spanish Navy and other navies. They integrate systems and provide life cycle support, repairs, modernization, and technology transfer (ToT) services in 20 countries. They are also a highly export-oriented company. Navantia's activity focuses on three areas: Shipbuilding and Ship Repairs, Systems and Services and Green Energy, where they are an international benchmark in offshore wind energy. Digital transformation and sustainability are two of their future axes. With more than 300 years of history, Navantia is today a company that develops cutting-edge technology (digital twin, 5G, Internet of Things, eco-efficient design, hydrogen technologies) and has a tractor effect on the entire value chain, innovating and creating highly qualified employment and growth. In this episode: Development of the first successful full electric battery-powered submarine Why it was revolutionary How it has evolved through time The evolution of Cartagena shipyard from Peral to S80 And more!

Don QuixoteDon Quixote Full Book Introduction The book revolves around the adventures of a middle-aged man of the lowest nobility. After reading so many chivalric romances, he loses his mind to become a knight-errant and save his country. After recruiting Sancho Panza as a squire, the two embark on their adventure. Author : Miguel De Cervantes SaavedraIt is widely considered that Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was one of the world's greatest novelists and the greatest writer of the Spanish language. Don Quixote is his greatest work, widely recognized as the first modern novel and the pinnacle of world literature. Overview | Chapter 1Hi, welcome to Bookey. Today we will unlock the book Don Quixote. It is a classic novel by Miguel de Cervantes in the early 17th century. It follows the adventures of a middle aged man named Alonso Quixano, who becomes convinced he is a knight and sets out on a quest to right wrongs and defend the helpless. Accompanied by his loyal squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote encounters a series of comical and often absurd situations as he tries to live up to his chivalrous ideals. He battles windmills, challenges a group of priests to a duel, and even rescues a damsel in distress. Despite his well-meaning intentions, Don Quixote's actions often cause chaos and confusion, leading to humorous misunderstandings and misadventures. As he continues his journey, he begins to question the nature of reality and the role of imagination in shaping our lives. The novel explores themes of idealism, delusion, and the power of imagination to transform our world. The novel has been widely celebrated for its humor, satire, and exploration of human nature. The author of this book, Miguel de Cervantes, was born in 1547 in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. In Western literature, he is regarded as one of the greatest Spanish novelists, poets, and playwrights. Cervantes began writing at a young age and published several plays and poems before becoming a soldier in the Spanish Navy. He fought in many battles, including the famous Battle of Lepanto, where he was wounded and captured by pirates. After being released from captivity, Cervantes returned to Spain and continued to write. In 1605, he published the first part of Don Quixote, which quickly became a literary sensation and established Cervantes as one of the leading writers of his time. The second part of the book was published in 1615, and the complete novel was published in 1620. Cervantes died in Madrid in 1616, but his legacy as one of the greatest writers in history lives on. Moreover, the impact of Don Quixote has been profound and enduring. It is widely considered one of the greatest works of literature of all time, and its influence can be seen in countless other works of literature, art, and popular culture. The book's hero, Don Quixote, is a timeless symbol of the individual's struggle against the forces of conformity and oppression, and his unyielding idealism and courage have inspired countless readers to believe in themselves and their ability to change the world. Additionally, the novel's clever satire and brilliant storytelling have made it a beloved classic, and it continues to be read and enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds. In short, the impact of Don Quixote has been nothing short of revolutionary, and its lasting legacy is a testament to the power of great literature to inspire and transform the human spirit. Now, we will focus on Don Quixote's adventures in three parts. In Part One, we will provide a plot summary of Don Quixote's...

You always hear of golfers who lose their ball while out on the greens. This kid lost his ball...but NOT the GOLF ball. If you ever need to move a bridge, some construction workers in Utah suggest you use dish washing detergent. When the symphony hit a crescendo, so did SHE. But she may have had a little "help". My Insane FL Nephew, "Pancho Guero", updates us on the man who married the rag doll & had 3 children with her...only now to find that paramedics have to treat her in the back of an ambulance. These are so real, they have to be stupid... Stupid Criminal: 2 Guys Jumped into a Croc-Infested River While Running from the Cops; Bizarre AI-Generated Fake Ad For Pizza Joint Will “Heebie” Your “Jeebies”; Car Companies Are Bringing Back Buttons & Knobs, Because We're Sick of Touchscreens; New A.I.-Powered Glasses Can Tell You What to Say on Dates; A Stray Bullet Hit a Woman Right in Her 'Love Button'; British Man Breaks World Record With 17 'Flesh Tunnels' on His Face; An 82-y/o man urinating on train tracks killed by flying cow launched 100ft into the air by locomotive; Spanish Navy ship sent to draw up maps loses its way; Spirit Airlines Caught Duct Taping a Plane Back Together; STUDY: 33% of Men Think Their Penis Is the Most Important Body Part; A Man Is Suing a Psychic with a PhD...Because She Hasn't Removed a Curse from Him; A GA Man Stopped a School Bus Because a Kid Flipped His Wife Off; A Student Ate a $120,000 Banana from an Installation at an Art Museum, Because He Was "Hungry"; A Man Was Arrested After He Had His Fentanyl Delivered to a Restaurant; Bees Swarm Family During Photo Shoot, Sting Mother More Than 75 Times; Man Tries to Sell 'Human Penis' at Shopping Mall; Thieves Try to Steal Guy's Catalytic Converter While He's in His Car Eating Breakfast. Play along with "Pancho" this week & see if you can do better then he can at guessing in the "Insane Game Show" & find the answers to life's biggest questions when you hear his profound wisdom as he answers more questions from those who want to "ASK PANCHO" for some advice! "Pancho" addresses the burning questions about “Help! – My Kids Hide Food Around The House" & “Help! – I'm Bad At Putting On Band-Aids". Don't forget to download the TELEGRAM MESSENGER & join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Insane Erik Lane's Stupid World" Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to read the actual stories used for the podcast & check out the photos & videos with them! It's FREE & available for Windows, Linux, Android, & Apple for both mobile & desktop! If this podcast doesn't push your buttons, this one will! Join Daniel Leslie for "The Button Pusher" Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eriklane/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eriklane/support

On this episode of the Popzara Podcast editor-at-large Ev Wong chats with trailblazing aviator, coach, author, and humanitarian Patricia Campos, one of several authors from Voices That Count, an anthology of nine unique comic stories from nine unique women. Originally published in Spanish, this beautifully illustrated collection is now available in English for the first time thanks to IDW Publishing. An author in her own right, Patricia tells her own story in Tierra, Mar y Aire about how she went from being the first female fighter pilot in the Spanish Navy to coaching soccer and helping people in Uganda to bringing her story to a new generation in comic form (with illustrations by Sara Soler). Ev and Patricia don't mince words when it comes to eating disorders, working in male-dominated industries, and understanding how women are always expected to come out perfect - especially if they're different from the general public.

Best of the Mission: Readiness Podcast – Chef José Andrés Rebroadcast of General Gross's conversation with the chef and humanitarian This week, a rebroadcast of General Gross's conversation last summer with celebrity chef and respected humanitarian, Chef José Andrés. General Gross spoke with Chef Andrés about lessons from his service in the Spanish Navy, leadership lessons from his work with World Central Kitchen, and more.

Dumaong sa Cebu International Port ang 93-year old Spanish Navy Training Ship na Juan Sebastian De Elcano nitong Sabado kasabay ng ika-500 taon ng commemoration ng makasaysayang Circum-Navigation sa mundo

 In  this episode of The Weekly Defence Podcast we discuss attack submarines global market, key programmes and challenges ahead; and we learn about radar innovation and applications in an interview with a USN research laboratory.Newsround (00:42)Indra has worked with the Spanish Navy to develop a technology demonstrator based on unsupervised AI.In the Soprene Project, a demonstration AI engine was designed to predict malfunctions and improve the maintenance and availability of Alvaro de Bazan-class frigates and Meteoro-class OPVs.In the United States, Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has urged higher spending on shipbuilding to support what he described as a ‘game-changer' study for fleet design to deliver a USN of more than 355 ships.However, he failed to commit to a precise spending level for shipbuilding. A sense of déjà vu reigns in Croatia, where familiar names will compete in a resurrected tender to replace the air force's fleet of MiG-21s.Offers came from France, Israel, Sweden and the US. The latter two are proposing new-build solutions – respectively, the F-16 Block 70  and Gripen C/D. In contrast, France (with Rafale) and Israel (with the F-16C/D Barak 2020)  are offering second-hand aircraft.News in focusBoeing, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce have jointly reached an agreement for T55 engine in-service support as part of a wider CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopter offer to Germany. What does this move mean for Germany?  Air Editor Tim Martin discusses.Land Reporter Flavia Camargos Pereira reports South American potential procurement as Argentina and Uruguay seek to kickstart modernisation with special funds across their air, land and naval domains.Deep dive: Defence Insight on SSK programmes (18:05)Senior Editor Naval Richard Thomas hosts an interview with Shephard's Analyst Harriet Haywood on attack submarine procurement, global markets, ongoing programmes and challenges ahead for the industry as a result of the pandemic.Interview: USN Research Laboratory (30:36)Shephard's contributor Gerrard Cowan is on the line with Christopher Rodenbeck,  Head of Radar Division at the USN Research Laboratory to take a plunge into the world of radar. They discuss  millimetre-wave radar applications research. And multidisciplinary advanced development programmes for radar and sensor applications. Industry Voice (44:38)Creative Director Tony Skinner speaks to Andy Kessler VP and Business Area Director of Viasat next-generation tactical data links business about the expansion of Link 16 over the years to fulfil a broad range of missions.This episode was produced by Noemi Distefano 

Video version https://vimeo.com/452339095 About the podcast In this edition of “State of Readiness”, I welcome Manuel “Manny” Ugarte, Director and Strategic Accounts Manager of the United States Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC).  The US Army’s CCDC mission is to provide the research, engineering, and analytical expertise to deliver capabilities that enable the Army to deter and, when necessary, decisively defeat any adversary now and in the future.  And the CCDC’s vision is to be the scientific and technological foundation of the Army Modernization Enterprise through world-leading research, development, engineering and analysis. Manny and I start by talking about his current role at the CCDC and the confluence of research, data, data analytics, and converting that research and data into a basis for making decisions about the future operations and capabilities of the US Army.  Of particular interest is that the nature of what the CCDC and he are doing goes contraire to a lot of his past experience and training.  After all, research begets innovation, and innovation requires the ability to think and act outside the box – to question everything even down to the core of how the US Army operates. But the real great story is about Manny’s life journey; Manny was born in Puerto Rico, the son of Cuban exiles escaping from the Castro regime.  After escaping Cuba, his father earned his BSc in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Mayaquez afterwards “earning his salt” and providing for his family.  From this experience his father instilled in Manny his life’s values and the notion of serving their adopted country as a way of giving back.  There was no tradition of military service in the family (except for his great grandfather serving in the Spanish Navy way back when).  After University, he found himself assigned in Panama.  And this is where the story really gets interesting; it includes all the elements of a great story.  There is a warehouse full of surplus vending machines and Manny decides to moonlight as an entrepreneur while serving as an officer in the Army (or is it the other way around?).  There is his finding the love of his life (with whom he took forever to actually court) and who happens to be a lawyer who helps him with his business dealings (which is the excuse he found for keeping her close).  And there is the vicious competition of the old ladies selling empanada’s and coke on the corner – culture kills strategy. This is a really great story.  In a very real way, it is the story of America, the American Dream, and everything that is great, and can be great, about the American experience.  Give a listen.  I am sure you will find it as funny, enjoyable, and inspirational as I did.  And I am certain you will end-up with a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. Guest: Manuel "Manny" Ugarte Manuel "Manny" Ugarte Manuel “Manny” Ugarte is the Director & Strategic Accounts Manager to oversee the Science and Technology strategic planning, program, budget & execution of experimental and state-of-the-art capabilities of the US Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command – the subordinate organization of the nascent Army’s Futures Command.  His leadership and military experiences have focused on strategic planning, process improvement, operations, and complex problem solving. As an executive leader, he embraces operational excellence methods, directing high performance teams on problem-solving techniques informed by business intelligence. Manny has served the United States in its operations around the world as a US Army Officer and Executive for over 25 years.  Throughout his career, Manny has held many positions, including stints as Director of Analytics at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Chief Operating Officer at the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), and Senior Operations Research Analyst at the Army Futures Command.  He earned his BASc of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering as an ROTC Cadet from Norwich University, his MBA from Tarleton State University, his MSc in Operations Research from the Naval Postgraduate School, and his MEng in Engineering and Industrial Management from Penn State University.  He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt practitioner and Master Black Belt candidate from the US Army.  Manuel recently completed an Executive Program certification in Management and Leadership from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Organization:  US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Website; https://www.army.mil/ccdc   Headquarters; Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Maryland Year founded; February 2019 Company type; Defense / Military Industry Company size; ~ 26,200 civilian employees, military, and contractor workforce with a combined annual direct and reimbursable budget in excess of $6B Specialties; Engineering, Research & Development for US Army science & technology

The Man From Inverness gives us an update on the current state of the Oil Fields. But first, what the hell is Adrenochrome? Who in the world is the lady in the yellow hard hat? Drill ships being scrapped, quarantines in Mexico, and the oil spill in Mauritius. We talk about the best way to quit smoking and share the smokers prayer from an old friend. We talk cool cars and racing stories from years past. Here is the link to the video of Greenpeace getting repeatedly rammed by the Spanish Navy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-1JkJD7o0You can email the show at theshipslogpodcast@gmail.comIf you find value in listening to this podcast, you can support us on Patreon.comThanks for listening and smooth sailing!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theshipslogpodcast)

General Gross sits down with internationally recognized chef and humanitarian José Andrés for a discussion about food insecurity, national security, and child nutrition programs. Chef Andrés discusses his ongoing work with World Central Kitchen, leadership during difficult times, and the impact of his Spanish Navy service on his groundbreaking culinary career. (Theme: "Quit (Remix)" by Steve Combs)

What do you get when you cross a faithful Catholic gentleman, a Spanish Navy special forces veteran, and a commercial airline pilot? You get James Ross, an incredible man with incredible stories!https://www.instagram.com/_pontius.pilot/https://www.instagram.com/_poncio.piloto/

Who and why did the US Army choose to help develop its next-generation attack helicopter? And where to for NATO, on the 70th anniversary of the alliance?This week on the Weekly Defence Podcast, we discuss US Army aviation and the service's decision to select five companies for its future attack helicopter programme, we speak to Lockheed Martin about NATO and the UK's place in it, and our sponsor Nammo talks about technology transfer reform in our Industry Voice segment. News Round Up (01:01)This week Tim Martin, our air reporter, covers the US Army's shortlisting of its Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft (FARA) competition. Helen Haxell reveals what she has recently been talking to SENA about – namely the Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgrade programme. Beth Maundrill talks about the UK MoD's contract with General Dynamics for the Foxhound 4x4 as well as Poland‘s new 155mm Krab self-propelled howitzers while Richard Thomas covers the situation with Damen Shipyards Group and the retirement of Russia's Kirov battlecruisers. Insight: What next for the FARA five?Finishing touches for Spanish Navy's AB-212 upgradesUK funds new Foxhound upgradesPoland receives first serial production Krab howitzersDamen points to continued shipbuilding opportunity despite registering lossInterview – Quad A (16:57)Tim Martin recently attended the Army Aviation Association of America summit in Nashville, where he discovered the latest developments in the FARA programme and Boeing's Block 2 Chinook, as well as catching up with Jason Hawks, the Bell programme manager for the V-247 Vigilance.Interview – Peter Ruddock, Lockheed Martin UK (31:27)Helen Haxell sits down with Lockheed Martin's UK CEO Peter Ruddock to discuss the 70th anniversary of NATO, and the role the UK has played in the organisation over the years. Industry Voice (38:12)This week, Tony Skinner our VP of content, and Endre Lunde, SVP of Communications for Nammo, talk about the Norwegian-American Defence and Homeland Security Industry Council in the context of possible defence technology transfer reforms.Music and sound mixing provided by Fred Prest

En este episodio revivimos la historia de la batalla de Trafalgar, el enfrentamiento naval más decisivo entre Francia, España e Inglaterra durante las Guerras Napoleónicas. Hablamos de las flotas, los barcos insignia, las formaciones, las tácticas, los almirantes de ambos bandos y el legado de la última gran batalla de barcos de vela de la historia.Referencias durante el programa:- Despliegue de la batalla, la formación Nelson: https://herodotoycia.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/be310df5e7a378d0297d9f8e45aab651.jpg- Website recomendado: www.todoababor.es- Documental - Reescribiendo la Historia: Trafalgar 1805: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im052qtXN1g&feature=youtu.be- Documental - Creación infográfica de la batalla de Trafalgar (1805): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FThk189-8zc&feature=youtu.be- Documental - La Batallla de Trafalgar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b85VoWxaeyQ&feature=youtu.be- Libro - Trafalgar, 1873, Benito Pérez Galdós.- Libro - Cabo Trafalgar, 2004, Arturo Pérez-Reverte.- Libro - Nelson: Britannia's God of War, 2004, Andrew Lambert.- Libro - Logs of the Great Sea Fight, 2005, Admiral Sir T Sturges-Jackson.- Libro - The Campaign of Trafalgar, E. Desbriere.- Libro - Trafalgar and the Spanish Navy, 2004, J. Harbron.- Libro - The Letters and Dispatches of Admiral Lord Nelson, 1998, NH Nicolas.Síganos en nuestras redes sociales para enterarse de toda nuestra actividad y futuros episodios. Por el mismo medio agradeceremos nos hagan llegar todos sus comentarios, sugerencias o preguntas:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amehmmx/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amehmmx

The most beautiful words in the English language. Free. Fries. We'll tell you where to find them. Also! the UofU is dumping Papa John's, the Spanish Navy (did you KNOW they had a navy?) finds their sub is too big to bring into dock anywhere in the country, and a CEO gives his car to an employee who walks 20 miles to work. That is serious work ethic, my friend. Image credit: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HK_Kln_Bay_Telford_Plaza_McDonalds_Restaurant_food_French_fries_Nov-2014_LG2.jpg)

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer active during the later 16th and early 17th centuries, a man widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language. His novel and masterpiece Don Quixote is oftentimes considered the first modern novel – it is a Western classic of literature, and amongst one of the best pieces of fiction ever written. But hell, let’s be honest here: it took Cervantes quite some time to find his voice in the literary world. He was a famed soldier in the Spanish Navy, fighting bravely for his country until he was captured by pirates and forced into a life of slavery. Upon his ransom and rescue, Cervantes held odd government jobs, and he found himself in jail on a number of occasions due to his inability to adequately perform those jobs. There were a few vain attempts to break into the blossoming theater scene in Spain, a pastoral novel he held dear to his heart, and of course, some poorly written poetry, yet it wasn’t until Don Quixote that Cervantes truly put himself on the map. From that point onward, Cervantes was a known and respected man. So are we ready to dive into episode 8 and hear all about this mystery man, a man whose appearance to this day we have no confirmed portrait or description of? Well. Here we fucking go.

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." 

One great thing about podcasting is the ability to think, "hey, I want to talk to that person," and then taking action to make it happen. When I learned that Steelers offensive tackle Alejandro Villanueva is a former Army Ranger, I knew I wanted to talk with him. Al was nice enough to make time for This Week at VA and spoke to us about his experience in the military, transitioning to the NFL, and being a Veteran in a high-exposure arena. About Alejandro: Alejandro attended SHAPE American High School (Casteau, Belgium) and after graduating from West Point, he spent 2010-13 serving as an Army officer and served three tours in Afghanistan. He earned numerous honors for his service, including the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, the Ranger Tab, the Parachutist Badge, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Ribbon, NATO Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge and Expert Infantryman’s Badge. He is the son of Ignacio and Mati Villanuev. His father was a Lieutenant Commander in the Spanish Navy and also worked for NATO throughout Europe. Covered in Episode 53: Where to find the VA podcast Interview Army Veteran Alejandro Villanueva   His decision to attend West Point A story from his deployments Transitioning from military to NFL How he almost didn't get signed Comparing an NFL team to a military unit Being a military Veteran in the high-exposure NFL Volunteering at VA #VeteranOfTheDay Coast Guard Veteran Donald Dewar

Chef Lars Kronmark from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make one of his favorite soups from Spain: Navy Bean, Chorizo and Leek Soup with a Poached Egg. The beans, egg and chorizo make this protein-packed soup a hearty meal for lunch or dinner. The soup's rich flavor is enhanced with the addition of several members of the allium family: garlic, leeks and onion. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/northarvest/NavyBeanChorizoSoup/

This week we look at Hasdrubal's consolidation of the Carthaginian position in Spain, briefly mention the Ebro Treaty and go on a very pleasant tangent about the Spanish Navy.

One of NATO’s most advanced air-defence war ships, the Aegis-capable Alvaro de Bazan of the Spanish Navy, fends off a simulated fighter aircraft attack by the French Air Force, 50 miles east of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. Also available in high definition