Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines. Tony has covered avionics, unmanned vehicles, the supply chain and cyberwarfare.
New-build Bell AH-1Z attack helos built for Pakistan are being kept in storage due to the U.S. government’s decision to suspend military aid to the country.
Spanish ministers have approved the purchase of up to 23 more NH90 utility helicopters and may soon OK a program to buy new Chinook transport helicopters.
