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.
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer and the country’s air force are urging the government to improve export financing to make defense products more attractive to overseas customers.
BAE Systems has begun a series of self-funded unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) trials in UK airspace, building on the work started by the Autonomous Systems Technology Related Airborne Evaluation and Assessment (ASTRAEA) program.