17. Take part in at least one project under the PESCO which develops or provides capabilities identified as strategically relevant by Member States. “e) take part, where appropriate, in the development of major joint or European equipment programmes in the framework of the European Defence Agency.” 18. Commitment to the use of EDA as the European forum for joint capability development and consider the OCCAR as the preferred collaborative program managing organization. 19. Ensure that all projects with regard to capabilities led by participating Member States make the European defence industry more competitive via an appropriate industrial policy which avoids unnecessary overlap. 20. Ensure that the cooperation programmes - which must only benefit entities which demonstrably provide added value on EU territory - and the acquisition strategies adopted by the participating Member States will have a positive impact on the EDTIB. 14866/17 ANNEX JU/jk DGC 1C 6 EN