This maybe nothin but then again who knows note the mention yet again of Sat communication for the Defence force in tonights budget also note the setting up of a new Cyber Security Operations Centre to monitor cyber threats
"Defence must manage its budget better in the future and deliver improved taxpayer value for defence dollars."
Mr Fitzgibbon said the budget funded new artillery, light vehicles and improved small-arms for the army, initiatives to counter improvised explosive devices plus an enhanced satellite communications capability.
Further details of white paper spending on equipment will be outlined in the soon-to-be-released Defence Capability Plan.
The budget also revealed that serving personnel will receive a pay rise, although details are yet to be released.
Work will also start on a new Cyber Security Operations Centre to monitor cyber threats and provide response assistance across government and critical infrastructure.
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