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.
General Dynamics pitches updated ‘Foxhound’ for British Army needs
The service fielded hundreds of the vehicles to protect soldiers from mines and improvised explosive devices in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Britain to produce drone strategy by year’s end
This the latest in a rash of strategy documents recently produced by the country focused on the land, air and sea domains of warfare.
British defense leaders to craft guardrails for buying drones
Acquisition leaders hope to have a strategy ready by year's end that will spell out new capability goals and how to realize them.
BAE Systems, QinetiQ sign pact on drone collaboration
The two companies are collaborating on Jackdaw, a low-cost, swarm-capable drone that is meant to be disposable if needed.
Lockheed touts local links in Black Hawk-based helicopter pitch to UK
Three contenders have wasted no time dissing their rivals’ industrial offers while talking up the U.K. credentials of their own.
Challenger 3 program advances after new gun shows its mettle
An initial prototype for the newest British tank is coming together, according to contractors Rheinmetall and BAE Systems.
UK armaments director Andy Start readies ‘massive’ acquisition changes
Britain's work to support Ukraine has had a big influence on reforms now underway to speed up how military users get their kit.
Royal Air Force faces significant aircraft shortfalls, report finds
Figures in the report show Britain having the smallest number of jets among the four major European military powers.
Britain tests transport drone’s ability to land, take off from ship
A twin-engine transport drone has landed on the deck of a British aircraft carrier in what the Royal Navy said is a first for the service.
British forces to get new rifles designed in the US
Up to 10,000 new weapons will first go to special operations forces.
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