How do interoperability and joint operations influence the design of defense architectures in multinational contexts?

How do interoperability and joint operations influence the design of defense architectures in multinational contexts?

• A. Interoperability means only compatible weapons; joint operations require shared aesthetics.
• B. Interoperability requires standard data formats, common procedures, compatible communications; influences equipment selection, training, and C2 protocols to enable integrated actions.
• C. Interoperability is irrelevant in multinational contexts.
• D. Joint operations only affect logistics.

Answer: (B)