DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

February 20, 2026

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In this Triple Helix episode of Defence Deconstructed, we sit down with Dr. Olena Kryzhanivska to discuss her latest paper, “Lessons and Warnings for Canada's Defence Investment Agency”. We discuss the announcement of the Defence Investment Agency (DIA) and outlining what it would do, focus on centralizing procurement to align with partners like the U.K., France and Australia, and provide some recommendations to guide Canada on the implementation and operational success of the DIA.

Guest bio:

• Dr. Olena Kryzhanivska is a COVE Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, where she focuses on defence innovations in Canada.

Host bio:

• David Perry is the President & CEO, Canadian Global Affairs Institute

Recommended Readings:

• De Gruyter Handbook of Drone Warfare edited by James Patton Rogers

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