Andrew White

1 week ago | breakingdefense.com | Andrew White

DSEI JAPAN — The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP) being pursued by the UK, Japan and Italy to develop a sixth-generation fighter by 2035 appears poised for a major step forward, with executives telling Breaking Defense they expect an initial contract award for subsystems by the end of the year.

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Andrew White

The Maraneo M2 Advanced DPD was displayed at DSEI Japan 2025 in Chiba. (Andrew White)German maritime special operations forces (SOF) are set to receive a single delivery of diver propulsion devices (DPDs) to support the clandestine insertion and extraction of combat divers, an industry official has confirmed.

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Andrew White

Ghost Robotics Vision 60 prototype was tested as part of the Advanced Battle Management System, which collects and fuses data from various systems. (US Air Force)US special operations forces (SOF) are considering the integration of various kinetic weapon systems on robotic dogs or quadrupedal-unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) to support land-based special operations, service officials announced recently.

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Andrew White

Ghost Robotics Vision 60 prototype was tested as part of the Advanced Battle Management System, which collects and fuses data from various systems. (US Air Force)US special operations forces (SOF) are considering the integration of various kinetic weapon systems on robotic dogs or quadrupedal-unmanned ground vehicles (Q-UGVs) to support land-based special operations, service officials announced recently.

2 weeks ago | janes.com | Andrew White

Instalaza's ‘Hispano' reusable, shoulder-fired weapon system on display at FEINDEF 2025 in Madrid. (Janes/Andrew White)Spanish weapons manufacturer Instalaza unveiled a reusable, shoulder-fired weapon system designed specifically for the Fuerza de Infantería de Marina (marine corps), Janes was informed at the International Defence and Security Exhibition (FEINDEF) 2025 held from 12 to 14 May in Madrid.