Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

[quote]Asians, Europeans Seek Aerial Refuelers   

Jul 29, 2011

SINGAPORE

[hyperpep111]

Why are countries arming themselves like this???

[OVERLORD_CHRIS]

A Aerial Refueler is not really a type of arms. All it is is transporter that has the ability to extend the range of other said arms, or provide humanitarian support with its far reaching capabilities.

By it self it does no damage and can't hurt anybody.

[DaveSims]

Why are countries arming themselves like this???

Because everyone is still flying aircraft that are 20-30 years old.  There will be a huge demand for the new tankers from Boeing and Airbus as nations around the world work to upgrade their fleets.  The same thing is happening in the airline industry, with many airlines placing huge orders for newer, more efficient aircraft.

[C]

Why are countries arming themselves like this???

Big aeroplane are very noticeable, so buying one to go alongside you small (non expeditionary) fighter fleets are good PR. One could class it (in quite a few cases) as "willy waving" (mines bigger than yours etc). It's particularly noticeable with developing military powers, and smaller nations.