Thanks BEagle, I hadn't seen that before, but it backs up what I've been told about FSTA.
I know you're not a fan of the concept (to say the least), but from what I can see, the A330 will make an excellent tanker. I also understand that if you ever personally get to see it on operations, you'll note that it will be in RAF colours, on the military register, operated by a military crew and serviced by military personnel. Mercenaries don't enter into the equation - unless you class reservists in uniform as mercenaries, but I don't think you really mean that.