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.
Farnborough clips its wings: Air show boss explains thinking behind dropping dates
Farnborough International is cutting the length of its iconic air show by scrapping the two public days that have traditionally marked the close of the event.
General Atomics to arm UK’s future drones with detect-and-avoid capability to prevent collisions
The capability will help avoid collisions and ensure the aircraft remain clear of other airspace users.
Rheinmetall, BAE Systems launch joint venture for military vehicles
The companies plan to form a UK-based venture in hopes of jump-starting access to the British army's modernization investments.
An ocean apart: Few naval vendors manage to pierce US and European protectionism
When it comes to shipbuilding, the two trans-Atlantic allies mostly keep to themselves.
UK defense chief: F-35 jets are ‘ready for operations’
The Royal Air Force's Eurofighter Typhoon fleet is also set to get a series of upgrades for greater combat punch.
Top executive quits Lockheed Martin’s UK space business
Patrick Wood, the director of international advanced programs and the executive responsible for Lockheed Martin Space’s U.K. business, resigned from his post.
British Army deploys in-country to fight rogue drones; aircraft now arriving, departing
Gatwick Airport closed following reports of two drones flying in and around the airfield.
Britain eyes a more lethal force in newly revealed defense modernization review
Britain is to rebuild weapon stockpiles, strengthen Joint Forces Command and earmark cash to rapidly innovate as part of a long-awaited defense modernization review.
Here are the top 3 contenders for the British Royal Navy’s new budget frigate
The U.K. plans to initially build five of the frigates, with a top-line budget of £1.25 billion for the whole program.
