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.
The London-based Royal United Services Institute suggests the £2 billion budget for the upgrade of the UK’s six Sentry aircraft could better spent on a new platform.
ADS’ message comes after Prime Minister Theresa May’s hopes of achieving a mandate from UK voters were dealt a colossal blow after her snap-election gamble went awry.