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> I don't think we're in a timeline in which NATO's stability should be counted on for such critical things like refuelling your own planes... This is the enti

> I don't think we're in a timeline in which NATO's stability should be counted on for such critical things like refuelling your own planes... This is the entire point of NATO, complete interoperability between forces. To work as one cohesive force. We're still stable, if we're not then it's already over.

lm28469 1y ago
> This is the entire point of NATO, complete interoperability between forces. How is it interoperable if you cannot refuel your own planes ? Sounds like the opposite of interoperability to me
- bilekas 1y ago
  This is a problem of RAF, they're at fault for not getting their hardware in order, everyone else can do it fine. > Since the RAF's Voyager fleet lacks the boom-type system required by the F-35A Because 1 component is incompetent doesn't change the point of NATO integration. This came up with Isreali Jets too, the RAF have known about this but seem to be doing nothing. > https://afwerxchallenge.com/media/download/303d097876348381d7db57cd07166d01 https://afwerxchallenge.com/media/download/303d097876348381d... > https://www.difesa.it/assets/allegati/58377/allegato1annesso1requisitotecnicooperativotanker.pdf https://www.difesa.it/assets/allegati/58377/allegato1annesso... Section : 3.4.5. Fuel delivery methods These standards are implemented elsewhere in NATO. Infact the RAF might be the ONLY ones not capable. Edit for clarity on missing boom fuel syste,.