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.
Rolls-Royce claims it has broken the world speed record for an electric-powered aircraft—555.9 kph (345.4 mph)—with its £6 million ($8.1 million) Spirit of Innovation.
NATO’s Alliance Ground Surveillance Force has completed its first 24-hr.-long mission using an RQ-4D Phoenix derivative of the Northrop Grumman Global Hawk.
