Originally Posted by
langleybaston
A purely theoretical discussion because we have no ability to conduct mass drops, and they are in any case high risk and should only be ordered for extremely high stakes. A niche market in which we have no substantial ability.
NATO is supposed to be defensive, whereas drops are usually offensive. And so far as national interests are concerned, where on earth might we wish for a mass drop?
Who knows? That's the nature of a lot of conflicts, you don't see them coming. Which is why we keep certain capabilities or aspire to have them.