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 TH-73 arrived at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida, on Aug. 6 following the June 10 handover of the aircraft by manufacturer Leonardo in Philadelphia, where the aircraft is being produced.
Eurofighter partner nations have agreed to a €300 million ($352.8 million) package of enhancements to boost the fighter’s capabilities that will also prepare the aircraft for future upgrades.
The recoverable exercise-variant torpedo, which lacks a warhead or propulsion system, was released by the aircraft near the UK’s main Poseidon operating base at RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland.
