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.
European missile manufacturer MBDA has been contracted by the Italian government to begin production of a new anti-ship missile for the country’s navy.
Baykar has flown its Kizilelma jet-powered uncrewed combat air vehicle equipped with weapons and completed the first flight with the landing gear retracted.
Attempts to secure export licenses for the General Electric F110 engine for the TAI Kaan fighter “have been stalled,” Turkey's Foreign Affairs Minister says.
