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.
Britain to train Ukraine combat fighter pilots
The deal could also be expanded to include military helicopter pilots, according to recent testimony given to lawmakers.
UK must accelerate weapons procurement, shadow minister says
The British government used what's known an urgent operational requirement process in Iraq and Afghanistan to rapidly get capabilities into the front line.
British air chief eyes return to five-strong Wedgetail buy
UK officials are revisiting a raft of cuts instituted under a comprehensive 2021 review of British defense and diplomacy needs.
British naval forces get specialized vessel for seabed operations
European defense officials are putting more attention on protecting undersea cables and pipelines that fuel the continent's thirst for energy and data.
UK defense chief announces jump-start for new field artillery weapons
The British are worried about an imminent shortfall in deep-strike arms as they study Russia's invasion of in Ukraine.
Britain to give Ukraine heavy tanks, as German ‘Leos’ are on hold
London's pledge comes ahead of a Jan. 20 meeting of Ukraine donor countries in Germany, where more promises of heavy weapons for Kyiv are expected
UK, Japan ink agreement to enable bilateral troop deployments
The pact signifies Britain's defense focus on the Asia-Pacific region, which also includes a joint warplane development program with Japan.
First British-based space launch of military satellites fails
Virgin Orbit officials said Jan. 10 that an anomaly had occurred during the firing of the rocket’s second stage engine, ending the mission.
Move over, Tempest: Japan pact takes UK-Italy fighter plan ‘global’
The Global Combat Air Programme envisions fielding a 6th-generation fighter aircraft by 2035, merging the Europeans' work on Tempest and Japan's F-X plans.
