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.
Boeing has teamed with ten German companies who will provide training, support and sustainment if the Chinook wins Germany’s STH heavy-lift helicopter competition.
Included in the offer to Germany, according to Eurofighter officials, is the integration of additional weaponry and capability building on the Typhoon's Phased Enhancement program.