Numerous U.S. and Polish companies and research centers took part in a Ballistic Missile Defense seminar held in Warsaw from March 26-27. The seminar was sponsored by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and supported by the U.S. Embassy and the Polish Ministry of National Defense. According to U.S. Ambassador to Poland Victor Ashe, the seminar offered “a unique opportunity for the United States and Poland to explore potential areas of research and development, and industry cooperation under MDA’s auspices and directly among the seminar participants. We are hoping for long-term partnerships to develop that will leverage both countries’ strengths and capabilities.” Ambassador Ashe also expressed hope that the U.S. team “will find interesting technologies, products, and services, and a climate conducive to strategic alliances and cooperation.”