The worldwide migration of government, defence and commerce to digital connectivity was fuelling exponential growth in cybersecurity, highlighting a shallow talent pool.

A week earlier, Drake scooped top-prize in the Cyber & Security category of the prestigious Tel Aviv University's (TAU) Innovation Challenge.

Australia-US cooperation and collaboration in the Pacific and South East Asia will also be a key focus.

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SA's 'valley of death' looked more like a pothole in comparison.

The LOSC capability had been scheduled to enter service in 2020.

Bids will close on June 9 to provide a manned fixed-wing surveillance service to be contracted by Australia’s Department of Defence but coordinated by the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency.

Moonraker Antennas Systems are currently in operation in several naval platforms worldwide including the Australian Canberra class LHDs.

The Defence Industry Forum signals a desire to expand the Sunshine Coast’s narrow economic base.

The system has already been installed on Navy's two Canberra Class LHDs and aboard the three Hobart Class DDGs.

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While the plan’s main points have been publicly debated, one or two associated nuggets have surfaced too.

There had been speculation that the SPA replacement activity may have been deferred.

Inmarsat decided to launch the six-tonne satellite to provide greater bandwidth in support of the growing demand for speed worldwide.

Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) launched by the 77 Sqn F/A18 Hornets play an important role in the campaign, but the planning work done prior to each strike requires long, complex and thorough preparation.

This is an example of a highly-developed nation realising that unconventional Australian STEM teaching methods are exactly what are needed.