more than in previous years, and all themmerce, dod, folks who have to bring us together, including congress, recognizing that american success depends on our ability to rapidly bring products to customers. 2 years will not work when the competitors can offer it in months. we have to have a process that matches that desire. >> you talk about competitive. a lot of former customers are becoming competitors in certain areas. how concerned are american companies about that, the rise of potential competitors? >> isr andace and in sir-- space and unmanned systems, you are seeing a rise in competition that will challenge american companies internationally. but if we expedite our processes and operate team usa, we will get through all of that because the customers want our products, they are great capabilities, and if they are timely they will accept to them. >> one-way american companies have looked to help with competitiveness is to work with international companies. is that a trend you are seeing happen as well? >> absolutely. one of the themes of the show and a theme for us of the show is partne