France, Germany Advance Joint C-130J Unit Plans

Credit: C-130J: John Fricker
LONDON—Germany and France have taken the next steps in the creation of a joint air transport unit flying the Lockheed C-130J Hercules. The unit, which will form in Évreux, France, starting in 2021, is the first phase of a strengthened defense partnership announced by German Chancellor Angela Merkel...
Tony Osborne

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.

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