Would a uniform NATO system of ship and equipment modules be politically practical?
Short answerIt could be, but only if it preserves the practical simplicity associated with Danish StanFlex rather than becoming a cumbersome multinational project.
NotesA uniform modular concept could work if it stays practical and avoids becoming an over-managed multinational scheme. Modules, interfaces, and support arrangements would all have to remain usable across different national services. Denmark's StanFlex approach is the model because it was simple and operationally grounded. Governance and restraint matter more than merely declaring equipment modular.