Tony Osborne

London Bureau Chief

London, UK

Summary

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.

Articles

By Tony Osborne
Airbus Defense and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn says there is a “renewed dynamic” between the company and France’s Dassault Aviation in discussions to advance the multibillion euro European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) program.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Missile manufacturer MBDA hopes it can reignite British Army interest in its Brimstone missile with proposals for a tank-destroyer module that would equip the Army’s new Boxer armored fighting vehicle.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Tony Osborne
Indonesia’s contract for Dassault Rafale combat aircraft has become effective, paving the way for first deliveries in 2026.
Aircraft & Propulsion