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.
Babcock, Rheinmetall UK join BAE push for British Army’s howitzer
The companies are proposing the Archer 8x8 wheeled artillery system for the Ministry of Defence's envisioned Mobile Fires Platform.
Northrop exit from UK satellite bid recasts big-ticket Skynet 6 race
For now, the British Ministry of Defence said it is ploughing ahead with the two communication-satellite segments of the program.
Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness
A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.
Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet
The move is part of a larger effort by Saab Kockums to upgrade the five-strong fleet of stealth corvettes.
British, Polish firms sign $5 billion deal for Poland’s air defense
The contract will lead to the delivery of 1,000 missiles and more than 100 launchers for Poland’s Narew weapon system.
Britain unveils details on AI defense programs
One involved a beach-landing exercise, while the other looked at helicopter maintenance.
Britain is more bark than bite in Indo-Pacific, lawmakers warn
Britain should either increase it’s military presence in the Indo-Pacific or curb its ambitions in the region, according to a parliamentary committee.
Britain sends spy planes, ships to Mediterranean amid Israel-Hamas war
The U.K.'s deployment package is meant to support Israel, prevent escalation and aid in humanitarian efforts, according to the government.
Britain pumps nearly $5 billion into future AUKUS submarine pipeline
BAE Systems, Babcock Marine and Rolls-Royce received contracts aimed at developing a nuclear attack submarine for Britain and Australia.
