Defence Turkey: Mr. Mirko Niederkofler and Mr. Luis M. Villanueva, first of all thank you very much for your time. You have a crucial role in the ongoing MEADS program under the responsibility of the US, Germany and Italy. Could you please tell us briefly about the initiation story of the MEADS program, the project model and the participation of partner countries?

Mirko Niederkofler (MN): First let me thank you for the opportunity for this interview with Defence Turkey. This is a great honor for us and we are very happy to answer your questions on the current status of MEADS and its opportunities for Turkey.