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There is no established NATO governance on specific testing approaches or procedures used to assess the compatibility, separation, and integration of these stores on all aircraft. Some NATO nations have developed such procedures. For example, US Military requirements for stores and weapon integration with host aircraft are largely contained in MIL-HDBK-244 and MIL-HDBK-1763. An AGARDograph capturing contemporary standard approaches to ground and flight testing of stores on both fixed and rotary wing aircraft, including carriage, separation, systems integration, and full compatibility would benefit multiple countries by establishing a common understanding of this complex subject. Common approaches would enhance interoperability and coordinated exercises in addition to promote cross-training and transfer of stores technology amongst NATO and partner nations.
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