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 aircraft has been selected by the Austrian air force as a replacement for its 12-strong fleet of 50-year-old Saab 105s, although the procurement has yet to be approved by the government.