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 Netherlands government has decided to accelerate the purchase of Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters and General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAS, citing concerns about a “strained” defense market.
German defense officials have reiterated that the country’s purchase of Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon maritime patroller is an interim effort, with the country still aiming to participate in the Franco-German Maritime Airborne Warfare System program.
