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Welcome to Go Bold! This podcast is a voice for those that serve their nation and their communities - people that I like to think of as heroes! I believe the best stories are those that are told by the ones that lived them, and that's exactly what you'll hear on this podcast. Our guests include senior military leaders and warfighters from around the globe, and executives in the aerospace and defence industry. We'll learn about their careers and the amazing things they do. You'll hear discussions on military exercises and operations, the geopolitical security environment, military platforms, and current events in science & technology and innovation. We'll also seek out life lessons and leadership skills as we go. Our guests are genuine heroes, and our episodes are informative, insightful and fun! There's no script here, just open freewheeling conversation. Join us as we Go Bold !

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Go Bold #107: Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Rivard and 442 Squadron, the new CC-295 Kingfisher and SAREX 2025

In this episode I am on the flight line at Canadian Forces Base Comox where I speak with Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Rivard, the Commanding Officer of 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron which is based at 19 Wing, Canadian Forces Base Comox on Canada’s west coast.In this exclusive interview, LCol Rivard provides insight into the critical mandate of 442 Squadron — one of Canada’s premier Search and Rescue (SAR) units responsible for saving lives across some of the most challenging and diverse terrain in Canada.From the rugged Pacific coastline to the demanding high-altitude environments of British Columbia’s mountains, 442 Squadron operates at the sharp end of SAR operations, ready to respond at a moment’s notice.Our chat covers the yet-to-be-delivered upgraded CH-149 Cormorant helicopter; and the introduction of the CC-295 Kingfisher, Canada’s new fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft which is now integrated into 442 Squadron’s daily operations. LCol Rivard discusses how the Kingfisher is enhancing mission effectiveness, improving response capabilities, and shaping the future of SAR in Canada.In addition, we discuss the 2025 National Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX), which is again hosted by 442 Squadron and 19 Wing Comox. Widely regarded as the most optimum SAR training areas in the country, the Comox region offers unparalleled geographic diversity spanning from open ocean, dense coastal terrain and high mountain elevations, which makes it an ideal location to exercise and refine SAR capabilities.LCol Rivard also speaks about the importance of the international partner nations at SAREX 2025 who train for interoperability, and who observe and share insight to tactics, techniques and procedures.My thanks to LCol Rivard for sharing his insight on 442 Squadron and SAR in Canada.GO BOLD!

51 min

Go Bold #106: Capt. KP Brar on the First International Rescue with the RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher SAR Aircraft

In this exclusive episode of "GO BOLD with Joetey Attariwala" we cover a historic milestone for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) — the first-ever international rescue mission conducted by Canada’s new Airbus CC-295 (C295) Kingfisher Search and Rescue aircraft.The 24 July 2025 mission took place 300 km off the coast of Oregon and was in assistance to the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) who were responding with a MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter to a person in medical distress onboard a commercial vessel.The Kingfisher, belonging to 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron based at 19 Wing Canadian Forces Base Comox, was tasked to provide critical top-cover over-watch and coordination while the Jayhawk helicopter was over open ocean. My guest to provide a detailed, first-hand account of the five-hour mission is Capt. KP Brar, an Air Combat Systems Officer, and the Tactical Coordinator who was onboard the Kingfisher during this rescue.You will hear Capt. Brar share how the Kingfisher and its sensors and communication systems change the way the Air Force is able to affect rescues.This episode has historic significance to the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Armed Forces as this mission marked the first time ever that Canada’s new fixed-wing search and rescue platform undertook a rescue tasking outside Canadian airspace.For additional context on the Kingfisher’s operational debut, I encourage you to listen to Episode 99 of GO BOLD which covers the aircraft’s first operational rescue, and Episode 102 of GO BOLD for the Kingfisher's first night rescue mission.GO BOLD does what few others can — we profile service members in uniform and document milestone operations. These are the stories behind the missions, told by the professionals who execute them!My thanks to Capt. Brar for sharing his time and insight on this milestone mission for the RCAF.GO BOLD!

1 hr 40 min

Go Bold #105: Commodore David Mazur Shares His Insight as the Longest Tenure Commander of Canada's Pacific Fleet

In this episode of GO BOLD, we are honoured to welcome Royal Canadian Navy Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canada’s Pacific Fleet, for an in-depth and candid discussion as he approaches the conclusion of his historic tenure.As the longest-serving Commander of the Pacific Fleet, Commodore Mazur brings four years of unmatched perspective on fleet readiness, operational tempo, and the evolving strategic realities of the Indo-Pacific theatre.His insights — shaped by sustained command during an era of unprecedented global disruption — offer a rare and authoritative view into the present and future of Canada’s naval presence on the West Coast.In this episode, Commodore Mazur explains how the Pacific Fleet emerged from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic and restored operational momentum. He provides a detailed overview of the fleet’s ships, the increasing demand signal from the Government, and the complexities of deploying, sustaining, and supporting naval forces on exercises and operations at home and abroad.Listeners will hear a deep exploration of the evolving role of the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships (AOPS), including how the Navy is examining their potential as command platform for Mine Countermeasure operations, their possible contributions to anti-submarine warfare, operating helicopters without an embarked air detachment, potentially hosting allied helicopter detachments, and we discuss the prospects for further weaponization.The conversation also covers new and emerging capabilities for the Halifax-class, including a new radar, the Multi-Role Boat, and the Underwater Warfare Suite Upgrade (UWSU) — with specific discussion on advancing UWSU on HMCS Ottawa. Commodore Mazur also outlines the development of the Advanced Naval Capabilities Unit, highlighting how uncrewed systems are shaping the Navy’s future operational concepts.Throughout the episode, Commodore Mazur speaks thoughtfully about the future of the Pacific Fleet. You will get an appreciation for his leadership style, all in the context of the responsibility of command in an increasingly complex maritime environment.What comes through clearly is the passion, professionalism, and strategic clarity of a leader we greatly respect.This is an authoritative and exclusive conversation — the kind of insight you will only find here on GO BOLD — and it's another example of why GO BOLD remains the trusted platform for serious defence discourse.My thanks to Commodore Mazur for the kindness, time and insight that he has shared with me, and congratulations on his promotion to Rear-Admiral. I wish Admiral Mazur all the best as he continues to serve in the Royal Canadian Navy.GO BOLD!

1 hr 15 min

Go Bold #104: Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremy Maltais on Canada's Participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025

In this episode, we focus on Exercise Talisman Sabre 2025, which is hosted by Australia.Exercise Talisman Sabre is the largest military exercise in the Indo-Pacific this year, and it took place in Australia from July 13 to August 4.My guest is Lieutenant-Colonel Jeremy Maltais, of the Canadian Joint Operations Command (CJOC). Lieutenant-Colonel Maltais was the Joint Task Force Commander for Canada's participation in Exercise Talisman Sabre, and he provides us with a senior leader’s perspective on the scope, complexity, and importance of this biennial exercise.Exercise Talisman Sabre is bilaterally designed between Australia and the United States, and is a multilaterally planned and conducted exercise. This years exercise was the 11th and largest iteration with 19 nations participating. Approximately 600 members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployed to Australia for the exercise, which consisted of live fire, field training exercises incorporating force preparation activities, amphibious landings, ground force manoeuvres, and air combat and maritime operations.Canada’s participation featured key assets including the C-17 Globemaster and C-130J Hercules aircraft for transport missions, a CC-144 Challenger configured for aeromedical evacuation, and the Halifax-class surface combatant HMCS Ville de Québec with its CH-148 Cyclone helicopter.In a key serial, HMCS Ville de Québec successfully conducted the firing of a Block II Harpoon missile, and completed a forward rearmament in Darwin, marking only the second time a Royal Canadian Navy ship has done so outside North America. Exercise Talisman Sabre also enabled another first for Canada with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) transporting a U.S. Army HIMARS long range precision strike weapon system, demonstrating combined capability. Not only did the RCAF transport the HIMARS weapon system but they also integrated it with the C-17 to receive location information, enabling a capability called HIMARS Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN).There is much more to the Canadian participation in this years Exercise Talisman Sabre and Lieutenant-Colonel Maltais does a wonderful job of explaining the highlights, so I hope you will enjoy this episode.My thanks to Lieutenant-Colonel Maltais for his time and insight.GO BOLD!

1 hr 4 min

Go Bold #103: Commodore Jacob French on Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025

In this episode, we welcome Commodore Jacob French, the Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic to discuss Exercise Cutlass Fury 2025, one of Canada’s premier multinational maritime exercises, which was conducted from June 9 to 18 off the coast of Halifax, Nova Scotia.Commodore French provides a senior leader’s perspective on the scope, complexity, and importance of this biennial exercise which brings together the Canadian Atlantic Fleet, joint elements of the Canadian Armed Forces, and key Allied partners including the United States Navy, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Danish Navy, to advance collective defence, strengthen maritime security, and deepen international cooperation.Along with three Halifax-class surface combatants of the Royal Canadian Navy, a key participant this year was the U.S. Navy's Los Angeles-class submarine, USS Albany. Also participating was the HDMS Vædderen, a Thetis-class ocean patrol vessel of the Royal Danish Navy.Supporting the surface ships was the Combat Support Ship Asterix, which provides fuel and provisions to Royal Canadian Navy ships, and to allies and partners.In the air was the CH-148 Cyclone and CP-140 Aurora aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Also participating was a P-8 Poseidon from the Royal Air Force.New to this year's iteration of Exercise Cutlass Fury was the participation of 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron, which used their CH-149 Cormorant helicopter as part of an integrated joint Search and Rescue exercise. For this serial, a Cormorant helicopter lowered Search and Rescue Technicians (SAR Techs) to the Asterix to help augment the Asterix's hospital capability during a practice SAR event. Commodore French breaks down how Exercise Cutlass Fury sharpened core warfighting competencies, with a particular emphasis on anti-submarine warfare and air–maritime integration, while improving interoperability across allied forces. He also reflects on what Exercise Cutlass Fury signals about Canada’s role as a reliable and capable defence partner, committed to working with allies to meet complex and evolving security challenges. We conclude our conversation with Commodore French sharing what is in store for the Atlantic Fleet.This is a very informative conversation with a senior leader, so I truly hope you enjoy this episode. My thanks to Commodore French for his time and insight.GO BOLD!

50 min

Go Bold #102: Major Dan Faux on the First Operational Night Rescue with the CC-295 Kingfisher

In this episode of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala, we take listeners inside a historic Search and Rescue (SAR) mission that underscores the evolving capabilities of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).Our guest is Major Dan Faux, a Royal Canadian Air Force pilot who was part of the crew which executed the first-ever operational nighttime parachute rescue from Canada’s new Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher fixed-wing search and rescue aircraft.The mission spanning from July 14 to 15 was to rescue a person who was critically injured when crushed by his horse.The response was led by 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 19 Wing Comox. They launched a CC-295 Kingfisher and a CH-149 Cormorant helicopter at approximately 9:45 p.m. for what would become a 16-hour round-trip mission to an austere area roughly 185 kilometres west of Fort Nelson, BC.Shortly after 1:00 a.m. on 15 July, two SAR Technicians parachuted from the Kingfisher into a remote canyon about one kilometre from the casualty location. They navigated challenging terrain along a river to reach the injured person, delivered urgent medical care, and coordinated a successful helicopter extraction roughly two hours later.Following the extraction, the patient was transferred from the Cormorant helicopter to the Kingfisher in Fort Nelson and then flown onward to Prince George for higher-level medical treatment.The CC-295 Kingfisher entered operational service on 1 May 2025, replacing the legacy Buffalo and Hercules fleets and representing a generational shift in Canada’s fixed-wing search-and-rescue capability.You will hear Maj. Faux speak about the rescue, how the technologies in the Kingfisher is revolutionizing search and rescue in Canada, and how the platform continues to evolve.This episode, with its historic significance and first-hand perspective, is a great example of what we do best at Go Bold.For additional context on the RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher’s operational debut, I encourage you to listen to Episode #99 of Go Bold which covers the aircraft’s first operational rescue!Our thanks to Maj. Faux for his time and perspective on this milestone event in aviation and RCAF history.GO BOLD!

30 min

Go Bold #101: An Exclusive Chat with Canada's Top Soldier, General Jennie Carignan, the Chief of the Defence Staff

Welcome to a very special episode of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala!Today’s conversation represents exactly what Go Bold is known for — direct, substantive, and authoritative discussions with the most senior leaders in defence and national security.In this episode, I speak in person with the senior most officer in the Canadian Armed Forces, and that is the Chief of the Defence Staff, General Jennie Carignan, and her colleague Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann, the senior enlisted leader of the Canadian Armed Forces.Our wide-ranging discussion covers the full spectrum of issues facing the Canadian Armed Forces today — from operational readiness and institutional transformation, to the strategic challenges facing Canada at home and abroad.General Carignan shares her perspectives as the country’s senior military leader, offering clarity and context on where the CAF stands, where it is heading, and what it will take to meet the demands of an increasingly complex global security environment.Episodes like this are a hallmark of the Go Bold podcast — thoughtful, serious conversations that bring listeners inside the minds of senior military leaders, with depth, professionalism, and insight you will not find anywhere else.My thanks to General Carignan and Chief McCann for joining me on Go Bold, and for their time and insight.GO BOLD!

1 hr 57 min

Go Bold #100: Commodore David Mazur on Numerous Firsts During Exercise Trident Fury 2025

Welcome to a very special episode — today we mark a milestone of 100 episodes of Go Bold with Joetey Attariwala.Reaching 100 episodes is no small feat, particularly in a niche as demanding and discerning as defence and national security. Many podcasts never reach this milestone, let alone with the caliber of guests that we feature. Go Bold has not only reached it, but has done so by demonstrating that we are a trusted, authoritative platform for in-depth conversations with senior leaders across the military and defence industry.For this landmark 100th episode, we welcome back a leader we have been proud to host previously, Royal Canadian Navy Commodore David Mazur, Commander of Canada’s Pacific Fleet.Anyone who has heard previous episodes with Commodore Mazur will, I believe, share my view that he is a standout leader by way of his professionalism, passion and candor.In this episode I join Commodore Mazur on the high seas of the Eastern Pacific Ocean aboard his command ship, HMCS Regina, a front-line surface combatant of the Royal Canadian Navy.Our focus is on Exercise Trident Fury, a Canadian-led, multinational and multi-domain exercise that represents one of the Royal Canadian Navy’s most complex and operationally relevant training events.Commodore Mazur provides detailed insight into the scope of the exercise, the participating nations and units, and the strategic goals and objectives of Exercise Trident Fury 2025. Of particular note is a significant first for the Royal Canadian Navy: the Mako Demonstration, which experimented with the use of an unmanned surface vessel as a weapon system — highlighting the Navy’s focus on innovation and future warfighting concepts.You will hear that there were many firsts during Exercise Trident Fury 2025, and I'm proud to say that only here on Go Bold will you find true contextual detail about them.This 100th episode is an example of what we strive for at Go Bold: detail-packed, candid, and substantive conversations with senior leaders who are shaping today’s military operations and tomorrow’s capabilities.We are proud that leading defence companies see value in supporting Go Bold discussions, and we extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors, our exceptional guests, and — most importantly — our listeners.Your engagement and trust have helped make Go Bold a leading outlet for informed, credible discussion on military operations, defence industry developments, and emerging technologies — here and on our YouTube channel.Thank you for being part of the journey with us, and here’s to the next 100 episodes!Go Bold!

53 min

Go Bold #99: The First Operational Rescue Mission for the RCAF CC-295 Kingfisher Search and Rescue Aircraft

This episode of Go Bold preserves a defining milestone in Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) history! We are covering the first operational rescue conducted by the RCAF's new fixed-wing Search and Rescue aircraft, the Airbus CC-295 Kingfisher.The Kingfisher officially entered operational service on 1 May 2025. Just weeks later, on 21 May, the aircraft was tasked with its first real-world mission — responding to an aircraft crash in north eastern British Columbia near Mount Kinney.What you will hear in this episode is a firsthand account of that first operational mission, told by the Search and Rescue personnel who carried it out.Joining us are Captain Greg Harris, the pilot and mission commander who flew the Kingfisher on this historic mission, and Master Corporal Alain Goguen, a Search and Rescue Technician (SAR Tech) who parachuted from the aircraft during the rescue.Together, they walk us through what the Kingfisher is, how it performs, and how its advanced capabilities are already reshaping the way the Royal Canadian Air Force conducts Search and Rescue across Canada’s vast and demanding geography.We are deeply grateful to Captain Harris and Master Corporal Goguen for sharing their insight and firsthand perspective, and for trusting Go Bold to share this pivotal moment in RCAF operations. This is what we do best at Go Bold! This episode has historic significance, and we are proud to document and preserve this story for future generations.This is one episode you don't want to miss.Go Bold!

1 hr 23 min

Go Bold #98: US Navy Commander Mike Huntsman on flying the F-35C and Operational Test at VX-9 Det Edwards

For this episode we welcome back United States Navy Commander Mike Huntsman for a deeply informative and authoritative conversation on one of naval aviation’s most important and complex programs - the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Commander Huntsman is a combat seasoned U.S. Navy fighter pilot who has just served as the Officer in Charge of VX-9 Detachment Edwards, and that placed him at the center of operational test and evaluation for the U.S. Navy’s most advanced tactical aircraft, the F-35.In this episode, Commander Huntsman explains how VX-9 Detachment Edwards was established at Edwards Air Force Base, and how the Detachment plays a critical role in advancing U.S. Navy and joint warfighting capabilities. Drawing directly from his leadership role, he walks us through the mission of VX-9 and how operational test bridges the gap between developmental testing and fleet units, ensuring that aircraft and systems are ready for combat employment.A major focus of the discussion is the F-35C, the carrier variant of the Joint Strike Fighter. Commander Huntsman provides an in-depth look at what makes the F-35C unique, including its design for carrier operations, its handling characteristics, and the capabilities that distinguish it from legacy naval fighters. He breaks down the nuances of the aircraft offering a rare insight into how the F-35C performs.Commander Huntsman also shares details on current and emerging efforts within the operational test community to validate the F-35C’s capabilities across a wide range of mission sets. From weapons like the GBU-53/B StormBreaker, to systems integration, this conversation offers a level of perspective that is seldom available outside the test and evaluation enterprise.This is a standout episode featuring a senior leader with first-hand experience at the leading edge of tactical aviation. The depth, clarity, and credibility of the insights shared underscore what sets Go Bold apart as a global leading platform for authentic, first-hand accounts from senior leaders in the military and industry.If you are interested in tactical aviation, or operational test and evaluation, or the F-35, this episode is essential listening!Our thanks to Commander Huntsman for his time and insight.Go Bold!