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.

Read more

Articles

By Tony Osborne
It can take nearly 7 years to train a rotary-wing pilot in the UK’s flight training system, figures released by the country’s defense ministry show.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Tony Osborne
Virgin Orbit’s Cosmic Girl Boeing 747-400 launch aircraft has arrived in the UK, ready to play its part in the country’s first orbital launch.
Commercial Space

By Tony Osborne
“We know, and Russian commanders on the ground know, that their supplies and munitions are running out," the director says.
Missile Defense & Weapons