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.
Switzerland says it has completed the first of two phased upgrades to its McDonnell Douglas F/A-18C/D legacy Hornet fleet to ensure the type can soldier on through to 2030.
The UK defense ministry is to investigate alternative technologies for the midcourse guidance of missiles that reduce or eliminate reliance on satellite-based navigation systems.