ABSTRACT
Defence is facing increasing challenges in meeting the future spectrum requirements required to deliver the military capabilities of the future both from increasing pressure to share or release current Defence spectrum for civilian applications such as 5G and beyond mobile broadband, as well as a significant increase in the complexity and bandwidth required to meet Defence’s own spectrum requirements. This presentation will discuss these challenges and the pathway forward to ensure that Defence’s future spectrum demands are met.

BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Snezana Krusevac received a PhD in Mobile Wireless Communications from the Australian National University in 2007. Since then she has gained considerable experience, profound knowledge and understanding in the electromagnetic spectrum management from both a technical and regulatory perspective. Dr Krusevac joined the Defence Spectrum Office in 2019 and her current position is Senior Spectrum Engineer. Dr Krusevac’s interests include Military 5G and beyond networks with a particular emphasis on the spectrum requirements for 5G Military applications. Dr. Krusevac has several scientific publications, and is a Member of Engineers Australia.