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.
UK aims to fly supersonic combat air demonstrator by 2027
The Defence Ministry said in a press release it has already begun development of the combat demonstrator — a manned, supersonic aircraft that will test stealth-combatable features as well as other new technologies.
New warplane sensor team boosts UK-Japan defense agenda
The envisioned radio frequency system antenna is designed to prove capabilities such as locating static or moving targets and denying external surveillance technology.
British military plans to spend big on space, but some wonder if it’s enough
The new space strategy has been welcomed by Britain’s thriving space industry, but executives here say the £1.4 billion spending plan confirmed by the MoD is not sufficient if the government wants to maintain its position as a top-tier player in the sector.
Multidomain cloud ready for operational use, drone swarm nearly there, says British air chief
The Royal Air Force also intends to invest in a substantial boost to synthetic training capabilities.
British warship to get a boost in firepower with new missile
The investment in Type 45 lethality improvements comes to $692 million), the government says.
British military’s space campaign picks up steam with ‘Skynet’ upgrade
Space programs are expected to be among the winners as the UK government plans to pump additional money into the defense budget in 2021 and beyond.
British shell out seed funding for ‘loyal wingman’ combat drone
If the project is successful, the "Mosquito" loyal wingman platform could eventually become the first drone in British service able to target and shoot down enemy aircraft.
Britain unveils strategy to gain a technological advantage over adversaries
The latest strategy launch comes weeks after the MoD rolled out a new integrated operational concept to shape how Britain adapts its future military effort to the changing security threat posed by the likes of China and Russia.
Britain moves forward with its own Typhoon radar primed for electronic warfare
The $420 million deal includes the industry partners delivering the first Mk2-equipped Typhoons in 2022 for test and evaluation work, as well as three complete radars.
