Tony Osborne

European Defense Editor

London

Summary

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.

Articles

By Tony Osborne
Conscription a key component in Swedish air force’s plans for wartime dispersal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Two squadrons of F-35A Joint Strike Fighters will be based at RAF Lakenheath during the early 2020s. Infrastructure work has begun on new hangars, maintenance and logistic support facilities and operations buildings that will look after the 54 F-35s.
Defense

By Tony Osborne
The aircraft flew on July 12 for a shakedown flight, but still must have its mission systems installed, which will take place over the coming weeks.
Defense