A400
The A400 programme is so far reasonably on track. If it performs as advertised it wil be a good ac. However, I am surprised bleegle accepts the manufacturers blurb so readily. The ac is over wt at present and the fuel load vague, so I wouldn't go firm on any payload/range predictions just yet.
The engine development is proceding with the first run due next year - but don't stand near it in a wind (no prop brake).
The avionics are superb, as one would expect being based on the 380. However, it remains to be seen how easy it will be to graft on the military add ons.
I doubt if beags knows any Tac ALMs, I know the guys who are actually assisting with the Tac development and they are not from Brize. That said the very excellent mover involved is.