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.
LONDON — A decision on the U.K.’s first major purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35B Joint Strike Fighter could be announced next month, when the aircraft makes its international debut at the Royal International Air Tattoo on July 11. Defense officials have hinted to Aviation Week that ministers could make an announcement of the purchase, known as Main Gate 4, at the show at RAF Fairford, rather than at the Farnborough air show a few days later.
Manching, Germany — The Eurofighter consortium is planning to carry out flight tests on a series of aerodynamic improvements meant to enhance maneuverability and make the aircraft more stable when carrying large stores of weapons.
