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.
Leonardo Seeks Takers For 'Airlander' Surveillance Airship
Leonardo has completed a first round of studies into converting the British-developed Airlander airship into a surveillance platform and is now in discussion with a number of potential international customers to take the project forward, according to company officials.
Britain Stockpiles New ASRAAM Missiles for the F-35
Britain is spending £184 million ($239 million) stockpiling a new version of the ASRAAM short range air-to-air missiles ahead of equipping the F-35B Lightning II combat jet with the weapon, the Ministry of Defence said Aug 16.
British Military Launches Tech-Innovation Initiative
Britain is launching an innovation initiative aimed at fast-tracking futuristic defense technology to the front line, the Ministry of Defence will announce Aug 12.
Lockheed-Elbit Team Joins British Tank-Upgrade Competition
Lockheed Martin UK is to team with Israel’s Elbit Systems in its bid to secure a deal to update the British Army’s aging fleet of Challenger main battle tanks.
British Laser Gun Development Held Up By Industry Protest
Announcement of a contract award to MBDA to build a laser-directed energy weapon demonstrator for the British Ministry of Defence has been held up by a protest.
British Navy Sees Delay In Delivery Of South Korean-Built Tanker
The first of four fleet tankers being built in South Korea to support Royal Navy operations still has not been accepted by the British Ministry of Defence, seven months after it was due to be handed over.
Netherlands, Luxembourg Pitch In Two Airbus Tankers For NATO Fleet
A deal to equip NATO with a fleet of A330 MRTT air-to-air refueling aircraft has been signed by Airbus and OCCAR.
BAE: Brexit Vote Will Have No Short-Term Impact on Revenue
BAE Systems' first-half results show a small rise in revenues compared to 2015, despite the UK's vote to leave the European Union.
Britain Reports Falling Defense Exports for 2015
British defense exports fell nearly 10 percent in 2015 despite the market for global arms exports overall rising significantly, according to figures released by the UK government July 26.
