It's obviously a personal experience-based question. I think the top three would include confidence in your equipment and making sure you have good interaction between defence and industry, which I think is probably the number one that I would put as key. Early interaction between defence and industry is critical in making sure not only are the requirements met, but they are understood and shaped correctly. I would put that as the priority. The other thing, from a military perspective, is making sure you know how to use your equipment. Just because you have the equipment doesn't mean you have the capability. I think industry plays an important role in helping our militaries understand how to get the best out of their equipment.
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