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 last RAF Tucanos performed a 10-ship formation flight over RAF Linton-on-Ouse, North Yorkshire, on Oct. 25, marking the end of the last basic fast jet training course to use the platform.
Germany looks set to have the largest NH90 helicopter fleet in the world as it gears up to equip its naval air arm with an all-NH90 force by the late 2020s.