The BBC website today reported the MoD's intention to fit some Hercs with additional safety equipment.
...A statement from the ministry said: "The safety of our armed forces personnel is of paramount importance.
"Only Hercules with appropriate defensive countermeasures are deployed to operational theatres. "Furthermore, we have decided to fit Explosion Suppressant Foam (ESF) to some of our aircraft; concentrating on the aircraft that operate in the highest threat environment."
Would feel better if the decision read 'we have decided to fit ESF to all our aircraft operating in a threat environment, with priority being given to those operating in the highest threat...'