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Whether in operations, intelligence or information systems, the same technology concerns predominate.

The next two years will see huge leap-ahead capabilities for ground forces, but with an increase in inherent risks.

The military goal to ensure Asia-Pacific security aims to prevent an economically disastrous war.

The commander of the Pacific Fleet sees changes taking place far into the future.

Deployed out of theater for a decade, the U.S. Army Pacific returns with an increased emphasis on its mission.

The infinite domain may best be addressed on a geographical basis.

The nature of the challenges facing the largest U.S. area of operation require acting locally as well as globally.

The nature of forward deployment is changing as the United States adjusts to its Pacific rebalancing.

The new strategic emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region poses a new set of challenges for the U.S. military, ranging from cyberspace attacks to missile defense in a large-scale conflict. Meeting these challenges will require a new approach to coalition building as well as a shift in technology procurement. And, the relationship among the United States, China and their neighbors will weigh heavily on all efforts for regional security. 

Many of these points were discussed on the first day of TechNet Asia-Pacific 2012, being held in Honolulu, Hawaii, November 13-15. Titled “Rebalancing Toward the Asia-Pacific—Challenges and Opportunities,” the conference began with a direct focus on the key issues that define those challenges.