Stephen Smith
HELLFIRE PASS, THAILAND - APRIL 25: Australian and New Zealand dignitaries ( from L to R) Mr. Stephen Smith MP, Australian Minister for Defense, Australian Senator John Hogg, and James Wise, Australian Ambassador to Thailand attempt to follow the program in the dark the sunrise memorial service in remembrance of all those who lost their lives April 25, 2013 in Hellfire Pass, Thailand. Hellfire Pass is a small section of the Burma-Thailand railway which was built by POW's and Asian Laborers under horrific conditions during the Second World War (WWII). Heavy loss of life was suffered during construction due to disease, starvation and exhaustion.
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This agreement gives effect to Australia's rights to use and disclose Swedish Intellectual Property rights for complex submarine design and technology
I also look forward to discussing progress in key acquisition programs including the Joint Strike Fighter and our enhanced cooperation in the new and emerging security challenges of space and cyber
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