Andrew Chuter
Andrew Chuter is the United Kingdom correspondent for Defense News.
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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.
US Army to end experimental drone battalion in Europe
After Exercise Saber Junction in August and September, the battalion will return to its airborne infantry mission.
China used US military designs to build robot quadrupeds — and now they're taking over
Experts and robotics makers say China used Pentagon-funded work to design robot dogs and then proliferated them beyond U.S. capabilities to keep up.
Army requests 133,000 GMLRS rockets by 2034
As questions about stockpiles swirl, the Army issues a call to ramp up production of ground-launched rockets.
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercise with South Korea
President called the annual joint exercise costly and hostile to North Korea, says US should “substantially reduce” it.
DARPA explores novel designs for high-payload drones | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 8.18.26
Looking to develop lightweight drones that can carry four times their own weight in cargo, DARPA offers millions in the “Lift Challenge.” Find out who won.
Business Basics for Veteran Entrepreneurs | Money Minute
Are you a veteran thinking of starting a business? Your military experience can be a powerful asset. See how your service can translate into success.
Can GLP-1 drugs help curb alcohol use? The VA wants to find out. | MOAA Headlines
The Department of Veterans Affairs will sponsor a trial to see if weight loss drugs can impact alcohol use disorder. That and more in this week’s headlines.
Woman arrested after defacing WWII Memorial with graffiti
Police have arrested a suspected after suds were poured into the World War II Memorial fountain and a message painted on it this week.
Army opens military test ranges to private companies to speed innovation
Companies will be able to request access to test drones and other tech in a military environment in a bid to hasten development.
