They are not rumours about the Tac role but not sure about the NSO work...the milestones do not allow this and neither did the C-130J, the C-17 or any new aircraft when they arrived.
So does that mean
no Tac role for the A400M? If not then why are we buying it?
I appreciate that previous aircraft types didn't have the ability to fulfil all roles when they arrived but I thought the A400M procurement process was meant to bypass the majority of endless, in-service trials.
Again, if not, how long are we going to have to wait for full mission, all-role, capability. We don't need it in 5 years, we need it now.
If the news is anything to go by today perhaps the A400M will join the nuclear deterrent, the carriers and most of JSF in the 'too expensive and not required bin'
