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.
Europe’s PowerPoint panzer: Can Berlin and Paris pull off a new tank?
For German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, the project is a test of whether the two countries can work together on large defense projects at all.
Saab buys British artificial intelligence specialist BlueBear
The Swedish-based company looks to expand its footprint in a fast-moving military market.
Britain has a new defense secretary. What are experts saying?
The surprise choice for the role, vacated by Ben Wallace, is Energy Secretary Grant Shapps.
BAE Systems to buy Colorado-based Ball Aerospace for $5.55bn
The takeover is meant to strengthen the British company's position in the defense-related space business.
UK’s updated defense plan seeks force changes based on Ukraine war
“We have learned that staying ahead of the threat and gaining strategic advantage can be achieved through novel and creative means."
UK defense plan zeroes in on replenishing weapons stockpiles
The report is a refresh of a paper released in 2021 aimed at reshaping British defense, foreign and security strategy.
British defense minister to step down this year
Ben Wallace plans to vacate his role when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak conducts a government reshuffle, expected sometime in September.
Britain weighs how to rebuild stockpiles drained by war in Ukraine
Britain's minister of the armed forces said it’s “inescapably necessary to look at the size of your stockpiles."
BAE Systems wins order for munitions as UK rebuilds stocks
The weapons are being supplied under a 15-year, £2.4 billion agreement between BAE and the MoD called the Next Generation Munitions Solution.
Britain seals Typhoon radar upgrade with $1.1 billion award
Integration of an active electronically scanned array radar is considered a must for keeping the warplanes relevant through at least 2040.
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