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 Netherlands plans to accelerate the replacement of its C-130 Hercules airlifter fleet with a procurement program planned to deliver new aircraft from 2026.