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 Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) should be strengthened to address the potential proliferation of ballistic missile technology through the development of new-generation satellite launchers, a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute has suggested.
The first of 16 Protector medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft systems ordered by the UK Royal Air Force has been accepted, paving the way for deliveries to begin in 2023.
France has selected MBDA’s Akeron LP air-to-ground missile to arm its future fleet of Eurodrone medium-altitude, long-endurance uncrewed aircraft systems.