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Breakout Session: Partners, Networks, and Operations Track

Monday 9 March 2026
Coral 1-2
This panel will examine how security cooperation fosters strong alliances, enables technology sharing, and addresses shared security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. As threats grow more complex, panelists will discuss how joint training, capacity-building programs, and technology-sharing agreements build trust and operational cohesion among allies. The panelists will explore secure technology transfer, interoperable systems, and the role of security cooperation in accelerating innovation and driving deterrence to maintain a strategic edge in contested environments. Drawing on lessons from recent initiatives, panelists will provide actionable insights into overcoming barriers to collaboration and enhancing regional security.
Speakers
Colonel Christopher Hobgood, Chief - Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group - Korea
Colonel Lewis Vaughn, Chief, U.S. Military Group – Australia (USINDOPACOM) - U.S. Embassy Canberra
Michael Vaccaro, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Defense Trade Control - Department of State
Simon Davidson-Hood, Senior Foreign Affairs Officer (China Desk), International Engagements Division - Defense Technology Security Administration