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.
Russia’s fleet of Kamov Ka-52 co-axial attack helicopters are being upgraded with new avionics and sensors by Russian Helicopters. The Ka-52M development was announced by the OEM on Aug. 24 during the Army 2021 Military Technical forum, held near Moscow Aug. 22-28.
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman have agreed to a long-term pricing arrangement for the laser pointers/trackers used in the Northrop Grumman-made Common Infrared Countermeasures system used by the U.S. Army.
General Atomics is gearing up to begin flights with its SkyGuardian unmanned air system (UAS) in the UK in the coming days after the UK Civil Aviation Authority gave the green light for flight operations.
