Remington 1858
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In another thread in this forum there was a discussion about STANAG, ( Standardization Agreements). This has been the subject of constant negotiation among NATO members and associated nations.
The idea is to have equipment that will interface in the event of joint operations. There are agreements covering many items; especially weapons.
However, the most glaring deficiency that remains as an outstanding issue is communications equipment.
It would obviously be a good idea to have radios that can communicate with your allies. Well, it hasn't happened yet! You can make your own guess as to why. It may be entrenched interests in each nations electronic industry, mistrust of other nation's security, simply national pride.
This last summer there were joint airborne exercises in Poland and Romania involving the U.S., U.K., Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania.
Guess what? There were communications problems.
So, there is a NATO organization,with lots of new members and associates, but it appears to still need some integration.
The idea is to have equipment that will interface in the event of joint operations. There are agreements covering many items; especially weapons.
However, the most glaring deficiency that remains as an outstanding issue is communications equipment.
It would obviously be a good idea to have radios that can communicate with your allies. Well, it hasn't happened yet! You can make your own guess as to why. It may be entrenched interests in each nations electronic industry, mistrust of other nation's security, simply national pride.
This last summer there were joint airborne exercises in Poland and Romania involving the U.S., U.K., Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania.
Guess what? There were communications problems.
So, there is a NATO organization,with lots of new members and associates, but it appears to still need some integration.