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.
As new military pilots begin their first training exercises, it is increasingly likely their aerial foes will be veterans flying commercially operated fighter aircraft.  
Concerns about the improper use of UAVs has prompted the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority to create a so-called “Drone code,” advising users to operate their devices within line of sight.
