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.
Airbus is preparing to test fire precision-guided missiles and bombs as well as the Eurofighter Typhoon’s cannon from its C295 as part of its development work for an armed version of the airlifter.
The program will remove obsolescence and add new capabilities to the fleet, senior UAE officials told journalists here on the third day of the Dubai Airshow.
