BAD HARDWARE WEEK

Since the early 2000s the Pentagon has made several attempts to tear down this electronic Tower of Babel.
Newer F-16s use one version of Link 16 and older ones another; A-10s and F-15s also each use different editions of Link 16 that aren’t always compatible. F-22s are the worst offenders, using the Intra-Flight Data Link that allows it connect only to other F-22s. Add the Army, Navy and Marines — oh, and allied militaries, as well — and the confusion only grows.

 Why these invisible airplanes fly so close? Well, to be able to communicate by hand or naval flag signs !
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