Originally Posted by
Roland Pulfrew
Not the RAF's fault I'm afraid; the RAF wanted 3 hoses and a boom as part of the original requirement. This one can be firmly laid at the door of those that decided PFI for a frontline operational capability was a sensible way forward and the decision of the scrutiny departments in the MoD who said there was no UK requirement for a boom (arguably true at the time).
Interesting. In Australia, "interoperability" with allies is frequently cited to justify some additional capabilities. Is this done in the UK?