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 Brazilian Air Force says it may reduce the number of KC-390 airlifters it plans to purchase because of the affect of the coronavirus pandemic on the country’s defense budget.
The 2.8-metric-ton-class aircraft would be a clean-sheet design aimed at meeting the UK Ministry of Defense’s rotary-wing unmanned air system (RWUAS) requirements.
