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.
European coalition to rush first-person-view drones to Ukraine
The group, led by Latvia and Britain, will coordinate training, testing and procurement of the miniature drone type, which can carry explosives on target.
Thales inks $2B deal to improve British Royal Navy’s maintenance
The support program will see Thales use data technology, including AI and virtual reality, to provide more proactive and predictive maintenance.
BAE Systems buys drone-maker Malloy Aeronautics
The acquisition follows a two-year partnership between the companies to develop the all-electric quadcopter T-650.
In first, UK downs aerial drone with test shot from DragonFire laser
The trial with the direct-energy weapon is considered a significant milestone toward the deployment of the system, possibly within five years.
British lawmakers slam military over management of equipment
“It [the MoD] is still holding substantial amounts of inventory that is unserviceable, overstocked or beyond the service date of its related platform.”
Britain pledges over $3 billion for Ukraine military aid in 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said London would stand by its support commitment to Ukraine, as some allies are facing political headwinds at home.
Hiring woes bedevil European nations stocking up on weapons
As countries spend big on additional weapons in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the question becomes if there are enough people to crew them.
US unveils international force to defend Red Sea. Here’s what we know.
Several nations have announced their contributions to Operation Prosperity Guardian, a new multinational security initiative in the Middle East.
UK officials gauge long-term defense business ties with Ukraine
European companies have begun setting up local support plants for repairing and maintaining weapon donations closer to the front lines.
