Andrew Chuter
Andrew Chuter is the United Kingdom correspondent for Defense News.
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Britain cements foothold in Ukraine for weapons upkeep, production
“The repair facility that has been secured is scalable to provide a similar capability for U.K. and other nations’ systems,” said a British official.
Airbus Wins UK Cyber Center Research Deal
The creation of a UK virtual cyber operations center aimed at defeating battlefield attacks took a step forward with the award of a small study contract to Airbus UK by Ministry of Defence researchers.
Lockheed Strikes S. Korean F-35 Offset Deal
When Lockheed Martin said last year it was to use a European-built satellite as part of its offset offering in a $7 billion agreement with South Korea to buy F-35A fighters, the company was short on detail as to exactly what was involved in this unusual arrangement.
UK Seeks To Update Falklands Air Defense
Britain has taken a significant step toward updating its air defenses on the Falkland Islands by kick-starting a competition to supply a key element of a new ground-based system.
Ex-Minister: UK Needs $9B Annual Boost
Britain will need to find an extra £6 billion (US $9 billion) a year by the end of the decade to keep its defense budget in line with the NATO mandated spending level of 2 percent of gross domestic product (GDP),
UK Boosts Submarine Assessment Funding
Britain's Defence Ministry has increased spending on the assessment phase for a new generation of Royal Navy nuclear missile submarines.
Analyst Forecasts Big UK Defense Cuts
One of Britain's top military budget analysts is predicting that even in the most optimistic scenario, the Ministry of Defence might have to find about £35 billion in savings in the next 10 years.
Training Firms Chase Mideast Contracts
Training rarely generates the headlines at big defense shows in the same way that armored vehicles, warships and aircraft do.
Odierno Raises Alarm Over UK Spending Levels
US Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno has added his voice to the chorus of senior politicians and military figures on both sides of the Atlantic voicing concerns over the potential impact of further defense cuts to Britain's armed forces.
Saudi Typhoons Use Paveway IV Bombs on ISIS
Typhoon combat jets flown by the Royal Saudi Air Force have used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike Islamic State terrorists, marking the first time the weapon has been launched in anger from the Eurofighter-built aircraft, according to gulf region sources.
