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.
There are not many aircraft like Grumman's S-2 Tracker. Built for carrier-borne anti-submarine operations, the aircraft was envisaged for the rough-and-tumble of life in a hostile environment.
With troubles on its eastern borders, it is perhaps no wonder that Turkey wants to keep a close eye on its frontiers. Turkey sees unmanned aerial vehicles as the ideal platform for this important role but has been frustrated by export controls which have prevented the country from being able to buy the U.S.-built armed General Atomics Predators and Reapers it has long desired.
