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David Vigneault, Former Head of Canadian Intelligence, Joins Strider as Managing Director
World-class companies attract world-class talent. ONE9 portfolio company and leading provider of strategic intelligence, Strider Technologies, announced today that David Vigneault, former Director of CSIS, is joining the company as Managing Director of the Global Intelligence Unit.
ONE9 welcomes Davin Michaelis as Senior Technical & Tactical Advisor
ONE9 is thrilled to announce the appointment of Davin Michaelis as Senior Technical and Tactical Advisor. Michaelis, a recently retired US Special Mission Unit (SMU) Sergeant Major, brings unparalleled expertise and experience to the team.
How the US and its allies can rebuild economic security
Investing in defence is about MUCH more than widgets and quick exits. It turns out that a strong industrial base = a strong defence industrial base. True economic security and prosperity will be achieved when the public and private sectors, across allied nations, align to incentivize and fund tomorrow's industrial base, today.
Don’t miss the boat — Canada and AUKUS should be partners
Canada doesn’t need nuclear subs. We need to fully catalyze and integrate our world-class AI, quantum, and materials science tech sectors into the 21st-century defence industrial base. Every political party in Canada should support our immediate entrance.
Canadian military encounters Chinese research vessel in Arctic, warns competitors are 'probing' infrastructure
We may be taking our sweet time pivoting to the Arctic, but our adversaries are not. It’s time to double down on Fortress North America.
New DND strategy warns Canadian military's approach to artificial intelligence 'fragmented'
DND procuring society-altering technology at the bleeding edge should keep anyone awake at night! To be fair, AI is more likely to significantly impact planning, logistics, and decision support before it ushers in killer robots. But killer robots remain the trickiest aspect of AI, and maybe the coolest.
Australian admiral warns AUKUS effort may be ‘at risk’ if dry dock issue not solved soon
Infrastructure may not be sexy, but its absence can undo nearly all of your best innovation intentions.
Canada's new top soldier needs to protect our Arctic from China
"This is not being hawkish, it’s being realistic. The alternative is clear. If we continue to be absent in the Arctic, we will lose it." Time will tell how well the implementation of the latest defence policy's Arctic focus will address this clear and present danger.
Defence industry rep says Canada on ‘hamster wheel’ of red tape as ammo contracts fail to materialize
If we can create bureaucracy, we can change bureaucracy!
Canada, U.S. scramble fighter jets to intercept Russian and Chinese bombers patrolling near Alaska
Continental defence is a team sport. Threats to Canadian and American sovereignty are not abstract. Significant and sustained investment in national defence is in Canadian and allied best interests.
Venture capital could be NATO’s ultimate weapon. Here’s why
When/if Canada will participate in the NATO Innovation Fund remains to be seen. In the meantime, ONE9 is proud to be Canada's first and only defence and national security-focused venture fund.
Beyond Borders: Canadian National Security and Defence Investing with Glenn Cowan
OTTAWA, ONTARIO — secondfront.com — In this episode of All Quiet, Tyler is joined by Glenn Cowan, CEO and founder of ONE9 Investments, Canada’s leading dual-use technology innovation ecosystem for critical infrastructure and national security.