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.
Land, sea and air, the triple cover with which EM&E Group wants to shield the eastern flank
Landlocked countries on the eastern flank face a broader challenge: to simultaneously monitor their land borders.
Why “set it and forget it” does not work for Life Insurance
Many service members are automatically enrolled in Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) and then rarely think about it again.
Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, CBO report says
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Navy’s new Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, with the first ship costing $23.4 billion.
Firestorm Labs builds drones aboard USS Essex without shore resupply
Service members aboard the USS Essex were able to 3D-print 12 first-person view drones using a containerized microfactory.
Navy Reserve retention bonuses on the rise | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.7.26
The Navy ups the ante for recruiting and retaining Reserve sailors, and a service medal is revived by the Pentagon. Plus, a tour of a military museum.
Trump forms new commission to address quality of life issues for military spouses
President Trump signed an executive order to form a new group to tackle longstanding issues faced by military spouses.
US Navy, Saildrone to use unmanned systems in expanded counternarcotics role
The U.S. Navy is extending its use of Saildrone unmanned surface vehicles for an expanded counternarcotics mission.
Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
Taiwan began major military drills to test commanders’ ability to fight on the fly while temporarily limiting internet access for the first time.
France’s drone production shifts from policy ambition to factory floor
France’s push to enlist its car industry to produce military drones is moving to industrial implementation.
