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 U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of Boeing F-15 Advanced Eagles to Indonesia, just hours after Jakarta closed a deal with France for Dassault Rafales, making an F-15s buy uncertain.
Boeing is proposing its P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to meet a Canadian multi-mission requirement, but it is unclear whether the aircraft will be seriously considered by Ottawa.
Norway is considering canceling its contract for NH90 helicopters after the revelation that deliveries of upgraded aircraft could be delayed until 2024.
