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The upgraded Royal Air Force Fylingdales early warning radar in the United Kingdom will soon receive final certification and undergo operational testing that will enable the radar to provide the BMDS critical early warning, tracking and cueing data. MDA is also working closely with Denmark to upgrade the Thule early warning radar in Greenland to improve its capability to detect and track ballistic missiles. These two activities represent significant contributions to our ability to defeat threat missiles coming out of Iran. MDA conducted satellite-to-ground experiments recently and will conduct satellite-to-satellite communication experiments with a German-built Laser Communications Terminal installed in the Near Field Infrared Experiment (NFIRE) satellite. Together with an identical terminal on a German satellite, the United States and Germany will per-form joint experiments to validate the use of laser technol- ogy for high-speed space communications. The United States and The Netherlands have been working together to modify Dutch frigates with a combat system to enable ballistic missile detection and tracking. MDA is also continuing to work with Israel to implement the Arrow System Improvement Program to enhance Israel’s capability to defeat longer-range ballistic missile threats. In addition, MDA is currently working with Israel to address options for countering very short-range threats. Multilaterally, MDA has supported the establishment of NATO’s Active Layered Theater Ballistic Missile Defense (ALTBMD) Program Office, and MDA supports the ALTBMD Program Office’s efforts to develop a capability to protect deployed forces by 2010. MDA continues to be very active in supporting NATO partners in advancing the dialogue on the political-military implications of defending European population centers against longer-range missile threats. MDA is also exploring potential cooperation with several countries with whom MDA has had long-standing dialog, such as France, Russia, and Turkey. in addition, MDA is working to establish relationships with new part- ners, including Ukraine, India, South Korea, and the United Arab Emirates. As MDA moves forward with its international strategy and program initiatives, it will continue to identify new opportu-nities for cooperation. Key to this process will be continued cooperation with U.S. industry, which can often lead the way with regard to international collaboration through its partnerships with international industry. No single Service can engage ballistic missiles of all ranges and through all phases of flight. To provide such capabil-ity, the U.S. Armed Forces, with the support of a coalition of friends and allies, must conduct ballistic missile defense warfare through integrated, multi-layered defense. Truly robust worldwide ballistic missile defense capabilities can only be achieved through enhanced international engage- ment and partnerships. MDA is committed to working with international partners and welcomes continued collabora- tion in the global community. MDA also continues to work in concert with Combatant Commanders and the warfight- ers to support its mission and international goals. Forward Based X-Band Radar (An/tPY-) Airborne laser Aircraft