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Past articles by Andrew:

Britain’s Ajax program involved ‘systemic and institutional’ failures

A report on the British Army's troubled Ajax vehicle program is out, and the country's top weapons buyer is responding. → Read More

Britain to send an aircraft carrier to the Indo-Pacific in 2025

The deployment will be the second time a Queen Elizabeth-class carrier has deployed to the region after the first such tour in 2021. → Read More

Ukraine gets British long-range missiles ahead of counteroffensive

British Defense Minister Ben Wallace described the move as a “calibrated, proportionate response to Russian’s escalation” in its invasion of Ukraine. → Read More

UK competition watchdog approves $7.3B Viasat-Inmarsat merger

Regulators had paused the deal to study the impact on the market for wi-fi services on commercial flights. → Read More

French vision for an autonomous Europe proves elusive

Russia's war against Ukraine has led to some fresh soul-searching in Europe about the continent's reliance on the United States for security. → Read More

Britain, Germany advance plan for new armor-piercing tank ammo

The effort is open to other countries for joining, with new types of rounds also under consideration as the program progresses. → Read More

New UK defense guidance sharpens criticism of China

Britain seeks to forge ties across the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to check China's growing military clout. → Read More

UK $6 billion defense boost targets atomic submarines, weapons top-up

The uptick falls short of what Defence Minister Ben Wallace had sought to improve the capabilities of Britain's military as a whole. → Read More

Lawmakers paint dire picture of Britain running out of weapons

The U.K. and other European nations can't replace weapons donations to Ukraine quickly enough, an acute problem that threatens continued support for Kyiv. → Read More

Double the Challenger tanks for Ukraine? British MoD says no

The British in January pledged 14 main battle tanks to help Ukraine defend itself, denying a Ukrainian suggestion that more are already approved. → Read More

Britain to train Ukraine combat fighter pilots

The deal could also be expanded to include military helicopter pilots, according to recent testimony given to lawmakers. → Read More

British air chief eyes return to five-strong Wedgetail buy

UK officials are revisiting a raft of cuts instituted under a comprehensive 2021 review of British defense and diplomacy needs. → Read More

British naval forces get specialized vessel for seabed operations

European defense officials are putting more attention on protecting undersea cables and pipelines that fuel the continent's thirst for energy and data. → Read More

UK defense chief announces jump-start for new field artillery weapons

The British are worried about an imminent shortfall in deep-strike arms as they study Russia's invasion of in Ukraine. → Read More

Britain to give Ukraine heavy tanks, as German ‘Leos’ are on hold

London's pledge comes ahead of a Jan. 20 meeting of Ukraine donor countries in Germany, where more promises of heavy weapons for Kyiv are expected → Read More

UK, Japan ink agreement to enable bilateral troop deployments

The pact signifies Britain's defense focus on the Asia-Pacific region, which also includes a joint warplane development program with Japan. → Read More

Move over, Tempest: Japan pact takes UK-Italy fighter plan ‘global’

The Global Combat Air Programme envisions fielding a 6th-generation fighter aircraft by 2035, merging the Europeans' work on Tempest and Japan's F-X plans. → Read More

Britain ramps up anti-tank weapon production to refill stocks

The UK joins other nations in playing catch-up to produce weapon types back in high demand after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. → Read More

UK Navy to take drone-teaming operations underwater with new submarine

Officials hope to gain operational advantages for securing the ocean floors by pairing submarines and unmanned undersea vessels. → Read More

Auditors flag fiscal vagaries in UK military-buying plans

Optimistic expectations about future savings could soon bump up against fiscal realities, according to a new report. → Read More