DEFENCE DECONSTRUCTED PODCAST

May 22, 2026

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In this two-part episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry sits down with Dr. Alexander Salt and Dr. Craig Stone to discuss their most recent publications, “Driving Canadian Defence Innovation Through the Minor Capital Portfolio” and “Canada Finally Has a Defence Industrial Strategy: But Does It Say the Right Things?” respectively. We look at previous procurement strategies put forward, the importance of procurement vs. investment, and accelerating capabilities.

Guest bio:

• Dr. Alexander Salt is the Senior Researcher and Managing Editor at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute

• Dr. Craig Stone is an Emeritus Associate Professor of Defence Studies, Department of Defence Studies, at the Canadian Forces College (CFC)

Host bio:

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

Recommended Readings:

• "Canada Finally Has a Defence Industrial Strategy: But Does It Say the Right Things?" by Dr. Craig Stone
• "Driving Canadian Defence Innovation Through the Minor Capital Portfolio" by Dr. Alexander Salt
• A New Blueprint for Government by James Mitchell and Kevin Lynch
• AI, Automation, and War by Anthony King

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