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 hike would allow the defense ministry to undertake its long-term defense plan, which includes the introduction of a new maritime patrol aircraft to replace the Lockheed P-3 Orion, new submarines and longer-ranged, ground-based air defenses.
Airbus Defense and Space has conducted wind tunnel testing on an extended length refueling hose which the company hopes can solve the A400M’s helicopter refueling woes.
