I think the government is stupid to go further in the A400M project , an overweight overpriced elephant , would it not be prudent to extend the Hercs a bit longer and buy a few more C17s, after all come 2014 we will be out of Afghan with perfect capability from the C17 to cover the odd sub rescue, natural disaster etc.
The A400M is another troubled Airbus with lack of funding , or is it because we are tied into another silly contract