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 British government has launched a consultation concerning the safety and privacy of unmanned aerial systems as it looks to widen their use in society.
After decades of underinvestment, the coffers of Europe’s defense budgets are beginning to swell once again, driven by the perceived threat from Russia.