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 NATO requirements appear to emphasize the higher performance and low cost of ownership, with the proposed prices similar to that of the standard troop-transport NH90.