I have to say that my experience in that regard is limited. I can answer, however, based on my military career and in particular my involvement with the U.S. navy. The U.S defence budget and their level of investment in equipment inevitably creates a certain gap. We do, however, make bilateral and multilateral efforts to work with them, and that opens doors, creates opportunities to engage and work together, and share information, capabilities, and approaches.
I would also add that, at the operational and tactical levels, these days my American counterparts are saying themselves that they cannot do everything. In their view, NATO and NORAD offer other opportunities to work jointly. That is very important to them. I think being part of these organizations is becoming very important.