alt Hacker News> 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
> 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
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/303d097876348381d...
> 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,.