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.
British, Italian F-35s to get new missile types
A cash injection will see MBDA’s SPEAR precision surface attack missile and Meteor air-to-air weapon integrated on the aircraft.
British defense boss commiserates a bit with France over Australia submarine breakup
“I understand Frances’s disappointment at the cancellation of the diesel-electric deal,” Wallace said at the DSEI defense exhibit in London on Sept. 16.
British Army chief talks Taliban, TikTok and the United States
The general said Britain underestimated how long it would take to build a secure Afghanistan and underestimated the relative patience of democracies.
Leonardo trumpets Britishness of its UK medium-helicopter bid
Leonardo Helicopters has taken a further step in strengthening its credentials as the home team in the United Kingdom’s upcoming New Medium Helicopter requirement, announcing nine local companies have joined its Team AW149 UK bid.
BAE bets on battery-powered quadcopter drone for cargo hauling
BAE Systems is moving into the quadcopter drone sector in a collaboration with drone maker Malloy Aeronautics to produce an electric-powered vehicle capable of lifting loads up to 300kg.
Brits make new push for directed-energy weapons aboard vehicles, ships
The British Ministry of Defence has awarded three directed-energy weapon demonstrator contracts totaling $100 million to British industry teams.
BAE Systems eyes new space business with acquisition of In-Space
BAE Systems has taken a step into the satellite sector in the UK with the acquisition of low earth orbit spacecraft builder In-Space Missions.
Britain spends $850 million on C-17 upgrades, Typhoon training tech
The spending announcements come on the eve of the DSEI defense equipment show in London, opening Sept. 14.
Major London arms fair proceeds amid COVID fears, Afghanistan shock
Pandemic restrictions and the West's defeat in Afghanistan are expected to cast long shadows at this year's DSEI exhibition in London.
