I think DL fells more in the ED side, since some kind of standard protocol is needed so players and IA can share information during SP and MP flights, regardless the module they're flying. A-10C (the state it's right now) is far from offer complete Link-16 capabilities, so it's not the best example. But I agree, as more and more advance a/c are joining in the game, ED needs to put in place the proper bricks for the future.
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