Defense cooperation among allies, whether programmatically or intellectually, is critical. As the saying goes, "No one's got a monopoly on good ideas." And treasuries worldwide want to curb spending. That means doing more with less, which theoretically should fuel closer cooperation and an aligning of national, diplomatic, financial and political interests to ensure success. The nature and the scope of the current conflict and looming challenges demand nothing less.

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