Tony Osborne

London

European Defence Editor at Aviation Week

European Defence Editor at Aviation Week, proud hubby to Dr Kubi, aircraft photographer (Canon user, obvs), RIAT volunteer, and #antigrowthcoalition member.

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Articles

Spain Receives First Converted Airbus A330 MRTT

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

Spain's introduction of the A330 MRTT closes the strategic refueling capability gap which was left open with the retirement of the Boeing KC-707 back in 2016. The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of it first Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) conversion of the Airbus A330. The first of three MRTT aircraft, to be converted from ex-Iberia A330-200s, was formally handed over to the service on April 11 in a ceremony at Airbus’ facility in Getafe near...
Mahindra To Produce Airbus H130 Fuselages In India

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

Fuselages for Airbus’ H130 light helicopter are to be produced in India by Mahindra Aerostructures under a new partnering arrangement. Assembly of the fuselage for the single-engine light helicopter adds to Airbus’ increasing reliance on India’s aviation industry, with numerous parts for the company...
Upgraded Mirage 2000Ds Reach Front-Line Service

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

LONDON—The French Air Force has declared its fleet of upgraded Dassault Mirage 2000D ready for the front line. Fifty of the service’s twin-seat ground attack aircraft have been upgraded to the Mirage 2000D RMV configuration, which adds a 30mm cannon for close air support and integration of a range...
Mahinda To Produce Airbus H130 Fuselages In India

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

Fuselages for Airbus’ H130 light helicopter are to be produced in India by Mahindra Aerostructures under a new partnering arrangement. Assembly of the fuselage for the single-engine light helicopter adds to Airbus’ increasing reliance on India’s aviation industry, with numerous parts for the company...
Algeria Taking Delivery Of Canceled Egyptian Sukhoi Su-35s

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

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Czechs Secure ‘Advantageous’ Gripen Proposal From Swedes

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

LONDON—The Czech Defense Ministry says it has secured an “advantageous” proposal for the continued lease of Saab Gripen fighters until the arrival of the country’s new Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighters in the 2030s. Prague is negotiating with Stockholm on the leasing arrangement so the...
GCAP Fighter Could Have Twice F-35A Payload, Says RAF Official

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

GCAP Fighter Could Have Twice F-35A Payload, Says RAF OfficialLONDON—The combat aircraft that emerges from the trinational Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) could have twice the payload of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, say Royal Air Force program officials. With the twin-engine GCAP fighter aircraft expected to penetrate deep into adversary... Tony Osborne Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs.
GCAP Fighter Could Have Twice F-35A Payload, RAF Official Says

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

GCAP Fighter Could Have Twice F-35A Payload, RAF Official SaysLONDON—The combat aircraft that emerges from the trinational Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) could have twice the payload of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, Royal Air Force program officials say. With the twin-engine GCAP fighter aircraft expected to penetrate deep into adversary... Tony Osborne Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs.
Israeli Loitering Munition Developer UVision Snaps Up Trim Robotics

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

Israeli loitering munition developer UVision has acquired competitor Trim Robotics, expanding its portfolio offering, the company announced April 7. Through the acquisition, UVision, which is best known for its Hero family of systems, will now offer Trim’s family of Peregrine rotary-wing loitering...
UK, U.S. Scientists Conduct Joint Hypersonic Engine Trials

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Tony Osborne

LONDON—UK and U.S. scientists have completed a series of trials in support of the UK’s domestic development of a hypersonic cruise missile demonstrator. A joint team from UK’s Defense Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) together with the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) have completed...