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.
European militaries are poised to welcome the delivery of 326 F-35 fighters in 2019-29 and are continuing to buy Saab Gripens, Dassault Rafales and Eurofighter Typhoons.
British procurement officials have begun the search for an interim anti-ship missile to replace the Boeing Harpoon Block 1C on the Royal Navy’s surface ships.
Prague plans to purchase eight UH-1Ys and four AH-1Zs following the selection of the aircraft after a long-running competitive tender, defense officials announced on Aug. 22.
