"US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
23 June 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Geopolitical Monitor: "Kazakhstan Diplomatic Drive Pushes Central Asia Cooperation"
"Kazakhstan Diplomatic Drive Pushes Central Asia Cooperation"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Opinion
Geopolitical Monitor
12 June, 2025
Published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/kazakhstan-diplomatic-drive-pushes-central-asia-cooperation/
Kazakhstan organized the 2025 Astana International Forum (AIF), held in the Central Asia country’s capital, in late May. During the event’s opening ceremony, Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted, “the post-war global order is fragmenting. Protectionism is rising. Multilateralism is faltering.” He added, “in this emerging disorder, the task before us is clear: to preserve cooperation where it still exists and to restore it where it has broken down… That’s what we in Kazakhstan strongly pursue: ‘The unity in diversity.’” This statement demands some further analysis given recent developments across Eurasia.
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Diplomatic Courier: "The evolution of Kazakhstan’s new “blue” foreign policy"
"The evolution of Kazakhstan’s new “blue” foreign policy"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Diplomatic Courier
10 June, 2025
Link: https://www.diplomaticourier.com/posts/the-evolution-of-kazakhstans-new-blue-foreign-policy
Climate change, population growth, and water mismanagement make water resources a very sensitive topic in Central Asia. Kazakhstan should apply its multivector foreign policy to a new “blue” approach, writes Wilder Alejandro Sánchez.
Water has become the new gold due to droughts, flooding, desertification, the effect of climate change on these natural disasters, population growth, and water mismanagement. Accordingly, water sharing among countries is a sensitive topic. In Central Asia, for example, water resources are divided between the upstream and downstream nations. Kazakhstan’s focus on water management—and its history of mulitvector foreign policy—should give rise to a new approach to diplomacy.
Zona Militar: "Red Cat avanza en el desarrollo de su primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada" / "From UASs to USVs: Red Cat develops uncrewed surface vessel"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 de Junio del 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat ha anunciado planes para expandir su familia de sistemas no tripulados mediante el desarrollo de su primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada (USV), denominada Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar habló en exclusiva con el vicepresidente de marketing de Red Cat, Stan Nowak, sobre este nuevo proyecto y la familia de sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS) de la compañía.
"From UASs to USVs: Red Cat develops uncrewed surface vessel
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 June 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat has announced plans to expand its family of uncrewed systems by developing its first uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar spoke exclusively with Red Cat’s Vice President of Marketing, Stan Nowak, about this new project and the company’s family of uncrewed aerial systems (UASs).
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Zona Militar: "Smartshooter se alista para entregar los sistemas de control de tiro SMASH 2000L al Ejército de EE.UU." / "Smartshooter prepares to deliver the SMASH 2000L fire control systems to the U.S. Army"
"Smartshooter se alista para entregar los sistemas de control de tiro SMASH 2000L al Ejército de EE.UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
5 de Junio 2025
Smartshooter, el fabricante de sistemas de control de tiro (FCS, por sus siglas en inglés), anunció el 28 de mayo un nuevo contrato con el Ejército de los Estados Unidos para el suministro de su sistema SMASH 2000L, por un valor de 13 millones de dólares. Zona Militar habló con Michal Mor, directora ejecutiva de Smartshooter, sobre la importancia de este contrato.
"Smartshooter prepares to deliver the SMASH 2000L fire control systems to the U.S. Army"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
5 June 2025
Smartshooter, the producer of fire control systems (FCS), announced on 28 May a new contract with the US Army for its SMASH 2000L FCS, worth US$13 million. Zona Militar spoke with Smartshooter CEO Michal Mor about the significance of this contract.
The Diplomat: " PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia "
"PACE Issues Declaration on Afghan Women in Central Asia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Crossroads Asia
The Diplomat
9 May 2025
Published: https://thediplomat.com/2025/05/pace-issues-declaration-on-afghan-women-in-central-asia/
Members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recently signed a declaration noting the dire situation of Afghan women and girls, some of whom are in Central Asia receiving education.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
C-IED Report: "Landmine Removal in Post-Conflict Azerbaijan"
"Landmine Removal in Post-Conflict Azerbaijan"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Counter-IED Report
Spring/Summer 2025
P. 73-78
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Zona Militar: "Saab showcases its projects and goals to equip the Armed Forces of Latin America" / "Saab expone sus proyectos y objetivos para equipar a las Fuerzas Armadas de América Latina"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 May, 2025
"Saab expone sus proyectos y objetivos para equipar a las Fuerzas Armadas de América Latina"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 de Mayo, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Shephard: "Airbus outlines Logistics Connector plan and partners with L3Harris"
"Airbus outlines Logistics Connector plan and partners with L3Harris"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard
21 May, 2025
Airbus says it will aim to have a
working prototype of the MQ-72C Logistics Connector by the end of the
decade as it bids for a contract with the US Marine Corps.
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Zona Militar: "TRD seeks to make a splash in cUAS market" / "TRD busca irrumpir con fuerza en el mercado de sistemas anti-drones (cUAS)"
"TRD seeks to make a splash in cUAS market"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 May, 2025
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/18/trd-seeks-to-make-a-splash-in-cuas-market/
"TRD busca irrumpir con fuerza en el mercado de sistemas anti-drones (cUAS)"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 de Mayo, 2025
Zona Militar: "Smartshooter develops integrated solutions for cUAS missions"
"Smartshooter develops integrated solutions for cUAS missions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 May, 2025
"Smartshooter desarrolla soluciones integradas para misiones cUAS"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 de Mayo, 2025
Zona Militar: "Rheinmetall desarrolla el UGV Mission Master para misiones anfibias" / "Rheinmetall develops the UGV Mission Master for amphibious missions"
"Rheinmetall develops the UGV Mission Master for amphibious missions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
17 May, 2025
"Rheinmetall desarrolla el UGV Mission Master para misiones anfibias"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
17 de Mayo, 2025
Friday, May 16, 2025
Zona Militar: "Fibrotex USA delivers camouflage systems for US military, prepares for future of war" / "Fibrotex USA suministra sistemas de camuflaje a las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. y se prepara para el futuro de la guerra"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 May, 2025
Camouflage is a critical component of military operations, and Fibrotex is laser-focused on providing different types of signature management systems, including heat and RADAR, to its global clients. The US company, Fibrotex USA, has contracts with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) and will expand its physical footprint in the US by opening a new research & development centre. At the Modern Day Marine (MDM), Zona Militar spoke with Eyal Malleron, CEO of Fibrotex USA, about the present and future of camouflage and its role in warfare.
"Fibrotex USA suministra sistemas de camuflaje a las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. y se prepara para el futuro de la guerra"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 de Mayo, 2025
El camuflaje es un componente fundamental de las operaciones militares y Fibrotex se concentra en brindar distintos tipos de sistemas de gestión de firmas, incluidos calor y RADAR, a sus clientes globales. La empresa estadounidense Fibrotex USA tiene contratos con el Ejército y el Cuerpo de Marines de Estados Unidos (USMC) y ampliará su presencia física en Estados Unidos abriendo un nuevo centro de investigación y desarrollo. En el Modern Day Marine (MDM), Zona Militar conversó con Eyal Malleron, CEO de Fibrotex USA, sobre el presente y el futuro del camuflaje y su papel en la guerra.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Breaking Defense: "As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position"
"As Peru seeks new fighter jets, global firms jockey for position"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Breaking defense
15 May, 2025
Published: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/05/as-peru-seeks-new-fighter-jets-global-firms-jockey-for-position/
WASHINGTON — When a high-profile delegation of Peruvian government officials, including the minister of defense, made a visit to their counterparts in Washington, DC, last week, they added another stop to the trip to see a Lockheed Martin facility.
Zona Militar: "Polaris develops a new MRZR Alpha, works on international orders" / "Polaris desarrolla un nuevo MRZR Alpha y trabaja en pedidos internacionales"
"Polaris develops a new MRZR Alpha, works on international orders"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 May 2025
As the readers of Zona Militar know, the Argentine Army recently received a batch of Polaris MRZR vehicles. Polaris is a well-known supplier of light and modular tactical vehicles to global armed forces, and ZM recently spoke with the company at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) to learn more about upcoming deliveries and projects.
"Polaris desarrolla un nuevo MRZR Alpha y trabaja en pedidos internacionales"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 de Mayo, 2025
Como saben los lectores de Zona Militar, el Ejército Argentino recibió recientemente un lote de vehículos Polaris MRZR. Polaris es un conocido proveedor de vehículos tácticos ligeros y modulares para las fuerzas armadas globales, y ZM habló recientemente con la empresa en Modern Day Marine (MDM) para conocer más sobre las próximas entregas y proyectos.
Shephard: "Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase"
"Brazilian Congress to review constitution amendment to secure defence budget increase"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Defence Notes
Shephard
15 May 2025
An amendment to the Brazilian
Constitution currently under discussion would permanently assign 2% of
annual GDP to the defence budget, potentially cementing modernisation
programmes for the country’s armed forces.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Shephard: "BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions"
"BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
13 May 2025
BAE Systems recently announced two
contracts for a total of 60 ACVs for the US Marines and has displayed
its ACV Logistics concept.
Monday, May 12, 2025
Shephard: "Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant"
"Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
12 May 2025
Both ROGUE-Fires and the MTVR demonstrator have been designed for Indo-Pacific mobility and expeditionary operations.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Shephard: "Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS"
"Teledyne FLIR upgrades Black Hornet 4 UAS"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard
9 May 2025
Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/teledyne-flir-upgrades-black-hornet-4-uas/
Integration and expanding capabilities
are among the objectives for Teledyne FLIR to further develop its family
of uncrewed systems.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Shephard: "Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders"
"Metal Shark starts production on HSMUSVs as US shipyard targets further Caribbean orders"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
8 May 2025
The US shipyard’s new High Speed
Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more
than 500 nautical miles.
Monday, April 28, 2025
Zona Militar: "Orbit busca equipar a la Armada de los EE.UU. con su nueva antena de comunicaciones satelitales OceanTRx4 Mil" / "Orbit looks for customers in the US for SATCOM antennas"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
28 de Abril, 2025
La empresa de comunicaciones Orbit presentó su antena OceanTRx4 Mil en la exposición Sea Air Space a comienzos de abril. Zona Militar conversó con Asaf Punis, vicepresidente de Marketing Global y Desarrollo de Negocios de Orbit, sobre por qué la Armada de los Estados Unidos y otros servicios navales deberían interesarse en su antena de comunicaciones satelitales (SATCOM) Ocean.
"Orbit looks for customers in the US for SATCOM antennas:
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
28 April, 2025
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/04/28/orbit-looks-for-customers-in-the-us-for-satcom-antennas/
The communications company Orbit displayed its OceanTRrx4 Mil antenna at the Sea Air Space in early April. Zona Militar spoke with Asaf Punis, Orbit’s Vice President for Global Marketing and Business Development, about why the US Navy and other naval services should be interested in their Ocean satellite communications (SATCOM) antenna.
"Thales apuesta por una futura flota híbrida y sistemas distribuidos para equipar a la Armada de los EE.UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Abril, 2025
En la exposición Sea Air Space a principios de abril, Zona Militar mantuvo una conversación con el Contralmirante retirado de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, Anthony Lengerich, quien actualmente se desempeña como Vicepresidente de Programas Navales en Thales Defense and Security. El Contralmirante habló con ZM sobre diversos temas, como la guerra submarina distribuida, las redes de comunicaciones y datos en la era moderna de los conflictos, y las soluciones de Thales para las misiones de la Armada de EE.UU.
"A discussion with Thales about maritime solutions, partnerships and anti-submarine warfare"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Abril, 2025
At the Sea Air Space expo in early April, Zona Militar had a discussion with US Navy (Ret.) Rear Admiral Anthony Lengerich, who now serves as Vice President for Naval Programs at Thales Defense and Security. The Rear Admiral spoke with ZM about various topics such as distributed undersea warfare, communications and data networks in the modern age of warfare, and Thales’ solutions to the US Navy’s missions.
CIMSEC: "The Caribbean Sea: A Strategic Area with Many US Allies and Partners"
"The Caribbean Sea: A Strategic Area with Many US Allies and Partners"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Southern Tide
Center for International Maritime Security
28 April, 2025
Published: https://cimsec.org/the-caribbean-sea-a-strategic-area-with-many-us-allies-and-partners/
In late March, the U.S. Navy cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and the Guyanese patrol vessel Shahoud carried out joint exercises in Guyana’s exclusive economic zone and international waters. Washington has many allies and partners across the Greater Caribbean, particularly among the region’s English-speaking nations. Despite having limited budgets and assets, the defense forces of the English-speaking Caribbean are training and increasing their capabilities to carry out missions, which aligns with US diplomatic and military objectives.
Friday, April 25, 2025
Zona Militar: ""El CMS 330 de Lockheed Martin Canadá, una opción para modernizar el sistema de combate de los destructores MEKO 360 de la Armada Argentina" / "Lockheed’s CMS-330 solidifies role in Canada, clients sought in South America"
"El CMS 330 de Lockheed Martin Canadá, una opción para modernizar el sistema de combate de los destructores MEKO 360 de la Armada Argentina"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 de Abril, 2025
Zona Militar habló con Glenn Copeland, Gerente General de Lockheed Martin Canadá, durante la exposición Sea Air Space a principios de abril, sobre el Sistema de Gestión de Combate 330 (CMS-330) de la compañía, que actualmente opera la Armada de Canadá. Este sistema también ha encontrado clientes en Sudamérica, concretamente en Chile, y se buscan otros clientes potenciales tanto en Sudamérica como en Europa.
"Lockheed’s CMS-330 solidifies role in Canada, clients sought in South America"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 April 2025
Zona Militar spoke with Glenn Copeland, General Manager of Lockheed Martin Canada, at the Sea Air Space expo in early April about the company’s Combat Management System 330 (CMS-330), which is operated by the Canadian Navy. The system has also found clients in South America, namely Chile, with other potential customers sought in South America and Europe.
Shephard: "L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts"
"L3Harris expands footprint across Europe via Everest NL and new contracts"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
25 April, 2025
L3Harris is targeting European naval
modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships,
and regional investments including defence exercises and facility
openings.
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Zona Militar: "Northrop Grumman prepares MQ-4C Tritons for Australia, seeks other customers" / "En busca de nuevos operadores: presente y futuro del UAV MQ-4C Triton, con el que Northrop Grumman equipa a la Armada de EE.UU. y la Fuerza Aérea de Australia"
"Northrop Grumman prepares MQ-4C Tritons for Australia, seeks other customers"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 April 2025
Northrop Grumman announced in February the successful testing of an MQ-4C Triton uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV), which will be utilized by the Royal Australian Air Force. During the Sea Air Space expo, Zona Militar spoke with Brad Champion, MQ-4C Triton Enterprise director at Northrop Grumman, about Triton’s users and the present and future of this modern high-capacity UAV.
"En busca de nuevos operadores: presente y futuro del UAV MQ-4C Triton, con el que Northrop Grumman equipa a la Armada de EE.UU. y la Fuerza Aérea de Australia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 de Abril, 2025
Northrop Grumman anunció en febrero las exitosas pruebas de un vehículo aéreo no tripulado (UAV) MQ-4C Triton, que será utilizado por la Real Fuerza Aérea Australiana. Durante la exposición Sea Air Space, Zona Militar conversó con Brad Champion, director del programa MQ-4C Triton en Northrop Grumman, sobre los usuarios del Triton y el presente y futuro de este moderno UAV de alta capacidad.
Shephard: "Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme"
"Airbus awaits USMC decision on Logistics Connector programme"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard
24 April 2025
Airbus has been advancing development
of its uncrewed MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps, with
a decision on the programme expected in early 2026.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Shephard: "L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions"
"L3Harris moves forward with aerial, CUAS and software solutions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard
10 April 2025
L3Harris Technologies is investing in
new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US
Navy’s fleet of MPAs
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Caspial Policy Center: "Critical Matters: Reflections on Mining in Kazakhstan"
"Critical Matters: Reflections on Mining in Kazakhstan"
By: Assel Nussupova
Caspian Policy Center
7 April, 2025
Published: https://caspianpolicy.org/research/commentary/critical-matters-reflections-on-mining-in-kazakhstan
Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, President of Second Floor Strategies, a consulting firm in Washington, DC, provided three reasons behind Kazakhstan’s appeal as a location for mining investment. “Kazakhstan has many mining deposits. Moreover, the country already has a good international name in the mining industry due to the production of uranium. The country has a friendly investment climate aimed at attracting more investors, not scaring them away. The Kazakhstani government has created entities like the Astana International Financial Centre, with its arbitration center, and Kazakh Invest, to engage potential investors and industries. There are already many mining projects across Kazakhstan. However, the country is vast, and many deposits are yet to be found. So, mining companies know that Kazakhstan’s mineral deposits have not yet been exhausted.”
Wilder Alejandro Sánchez delineated some of the barriers facing foreign companies or investors wanting to get involved in mining in Kazakhstan. He pointed to three main challenges: “Kazakhstan continues to be regarded as a frontier market. There are concerns about corruption, embezzlement, and other bad financial practices. These are all issues that need to be addressed. Astana must continue to show the world that mining projects will be treated fairly and that the Kazakhstani government and that the nation’s private industries are reliable partners for international investors and companies. [Another factor is] distance: Kazakhstan is rich in minerals but far away from the global market due to its geographical location. Thus, the problem is not just getting the minerals out of the ground but processing them locally and transporting them (processed or raw) to the final destination. This is particularly problematic in the current era of geopolitical tensions. [There is also a] lack of knowledge about new mining deposits.”
Friday, April 11, 2025
Shephard: "Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role"
"Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
11 April 2025
Raytheon successfully completed tests
in February of the Barracuda uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV)
mine-neutralisation system which the company is building for the US Navy
(USN).
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Breaking Defense: "Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships"
"Brazilian navy to acquire two British Albion-class ships"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Breaking Defense
8 April 2025
Published: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/04/brazilian-navy-to-acquire-two-british-albion-class-ships/
The Brazilian navy and the UK's Royal Navy have signed a letter of intent to acquire the HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Zona Militar: "Thales y Tampa Microwave se consolidan como los principales proveedores de terminales tácticas y sistemas SATCOM críticos del Ejército de EE. UU." /
"Thales y Tampa Microwave se consolidan como los principales proveedores de terminales tácticas y sistemas SATCOM críticos del Ejército de EE. UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
2 de Abril, 2025
Zona Militar tuvo una entrevista exclusiva con Aaron Brosnan, presidente de Tampa Microwave, y ejecutivos de Thales en la exposición Satellite 2025 en Washington, D.C. Gracias a su subsidiaria Tampa Microwave y a la adquisición en 2024 de la empresa israelí de comunicaciones Get SAT, la compañía aeroespacial y de defensa francesa está fortaleciendo su presencia en el mercado de defensa de EE.UU. mediante el desarrollo de sistemas y soluciones avanzadas de comunicaciones satelitales de defensa (SATCOM). Los representantes de Thales y Tampa Microwave hablaron con ZM sobre los proyectos actuales de la empresa para las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. y explicaron en qué nuevos programas están trabajando.
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"Thales and Tampa Microwave supply US Army, other services, with critical SATCOM systems"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
2 April, 2025
Zona Militar had an exclusive interview with Aaron Brosnan, President of Tampa Microwave, and Thales executives at the Satellite 2025 expo in Washington, DC. Thanks to its subsidiary Tampa Microwave and the 2024 acquisition of the Israeli communications company Get SAT, the French aerospace and defense company is improving its presence in the US defense market by developing advanced defense satellite communications (SATCOM) systems and solutions. The representatives from Thales and Tampa Microwave discussed the company’s current projects for the US armed forces with ZM and explained what new projects they are working on.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Shephard: "Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions"
"Ovzon trials UGV comms in Arctic conditions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
1 April 2025
Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/ovzon-trials-ugv-comms-in-arctic-conditions/
Swedish company showcases Arctic UGV test as it eyes NATO defence market expansion.
Monday, March 31, 2025
The National Interest: "Europe Looks East to Central Asia"
"Europe Looks East to Central Asia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Silk Road Rivalries
The National Interest
31 March 2025
Published: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/silk-road-rivalries/europe-looks-east-to-central-asia
The European Union and Central Asia must continue moving engagement to the next level, from discussions and statements to actions across a broader spectrum.
The first-ever European Union (EU)-Central Asia (CA) summit will take place between April 3–4 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Josef Sikela, the European Union’s Commissioner for International Partnerships, recently highlighted the importance of this region, as “Central Asia is a €340 billion [$368 billion] economy that’s growing fast.” Indeed, Central Asia has great potential, and the upcoming summit will be a diplomatic milestone that could cement inter-regional trade and investment.
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Zona Militar: "Kymeta presentó en Satellite 2025 a su nuevo terminal Goshawk u8 para equipar a la Fuerzas Armadas de los aliados de EE. UU." / "Kymeta presented its new Goshawk u8 terminal at Satellite 2025 to equip the global allied forces"
"Kymeta presentó en Satellite 2025 a su nuevo terminal Goshawk u8 para equipar a la Fuerzas Armadas de los aliados de EE. UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 de Marzo, 2025
"Kymeta presented its new Goshawk u8 terminal at Satellite 2025 to equip the global allied forces"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
27 March, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
Shephard: "Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market"
"Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
24 March, 2025
The communications company Gilat
launched its new Gilat Defense division at the Satellite 2025 expo, with
future solutions aimed at US military customers.
Friday, March 21, 2025
CSIS Americas: "Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica"
"Science, Cooperation, and Winter Uniforms: The Role of South American Militaries in Antarctica"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
CSIS Americas Program
20 March 2025
March is the month of the famous carnivals in South America. However, the month also signifies the end of the Antarctic summer campaigns. Argentina and Chile are two of the seven countries that claim Antarctic territory, but other South American countries are also present on the frozen continent. The cornerstone of these annual campaigns, unsurprisingly, is the armed forces. As Antarctica’s importance grows, it is necessary to understand the strategies and objectives of South American governments toward the southernmost region. And to do that, we need to understand the role of South American militaries.
Monday, March 17, 2025
Zona Militar: "INVAP attends Satellite Expo in Washington" / "INVAP dijo presente en la feria internacional Satellite 2025 en EE. UU."
"INVAP attends Satellite Expo in Washington"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 March 2025
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/03/16/invap-attends-satellite-expo-in-washington/
The Satellite 2025 (Satshow) conference & exhibition took place on 10-13 March in downtown Washington, DC. Many companies that engage in satellite communications (SATCOM), including defense-related satellite communications, were present. Argentina had a footprint in Satshow, led by the Argentine Agency for Investments and International Trade (Agencia Argentina de Inversiones y Comercio Internacional). The aerospace and defense agency INVAP was present and Zona Militar spoke with Christian Tisot, deputy vice president of INVAP’s space division and business development, about his company’s present and future.
"INVAP dijo presente en la feria internacional Satellite 2025 en EE. UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 de Marzo 2025
La conferencia y exposición Satellite 2025 (Satshow) tuvo lugar del 10 al 13 de marzo en el centro de Washington D.C., Estados Unidos. Muchas empresas dedicadas a las comunicaciones satelitales (SATCOM), incluidas aquellas relacionadas con el ámbito de defensa, estuvieron presentes. Argentina tuvo participación en Satshow, encabezada por la Agencia Argentina de Inversiones y Comercio Internacional. La empresa estatal de tecnología aeroespacial y de defensa INVAP estuvo presente, y Zona Militar conversó con Christian Tisot, vicepresidente adjunto de la división espacial y desarrollo de negocios de INVAP, sobre el presente y el futuro de la compañía.
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Modern Diplomacy: "Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”"
"Washington, Tehran, and Iran’s “Second Class Citizens”"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Modern Diplomacy
13 March 2025
Published: https://moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/03/13/washington-tehran-and-irans-second-class-citizens/
The Iranian government is well-known for its repressive policies against its population, best exemplified by the state’s violent response to the nationwide protests after the death of Mahsa Amini. While the 2024 election of President Masoud Pezeshkian generated hope for tolerance, Tehran passed last December a new draconian law against women and girls. The situation is worse for the country’s non-Fars ethnic populations like Azerbaijani Turks, Kurds, and Baloch.
Sunday, March 9, 2025
The Geopolitics: "Arrested British Brings Spotlight to Iranian Arbitrary Imprisonment and Executions"
"Arrested British Brings Spotlight to Iranian Arbitrary Imprisonment and Executions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Geopolitics
3 March, 2025
Two British citizens, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, have been detained by Iranian authorities, which accuses them of being spies. Unless released, the couple could spend years in jail and even face the death penalty – Iran executed around 901 individuals in 2024 alone, according to the United Nations.
While the arrest of the two British citizens could cause a diplomatic incident between London and Tehran, it will, hopefully, bring attention to Iran’s very unfair and severely biased “justice” system. Foreigners are regarded with suspicion and distrust by authorities, but the same attitude is applied to the general population, and particularly to non-Fars citizens, such as Azerbaijani Turks & Kurds, or members of religions other than Shia, like the Baháʼí Faith. One of the forms of pressure applied against thousands of political prisoners arrested and currently in detention centers and prisons is access to basic human rights necessities like adequate medical care or the possibility to contact family members.
Zona Militar: "Teledyne FLIR will deliver “hundreds” of Black Hornet 4 nano drones to Germany" / "Teledyne FLIR equipará al Ejército Alemán con cientos de sus nano drones de reconocimiento Black Hornet 4"
"Teledyne FLIR will deliver “hundreds” of Black Hornet 4 nano drones to Germany"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
3 March, 2025
"Teledyne FLIR equipará al Ejército Alemán con cientos de sus nano drones de reconocimiento Black Hornet 4"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchz
Zona Militar
3 de Marzo, 2025
Sunday, March 2, 2025
Zona Militar: "Airbus will conduct a risk study for France’s A321 MPA program" / "Airbus realizará un estudio de riesgos para el programa A321 MPA de la Marina Nacional de Francia"
"Airbus will conduct a risk study for France’s A321 MPA program"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
1 March 2025
"Airbus realizará un estudio de riesgos para el programa A321 MPA de la Marina Nacional de Francia"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
1 de Marzo, 2025
Friday, February 28, 2025
NE Global: "Tashkent’s busy diplomatic agenda"
"Tashkent’s busy diplomatic agenda"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
NE Global
28 February 2025
Published: https://www.neglobal.eu/tashkents-busy-diplomatic-agenda/
In the coming months, Uzbekistan will host high-profile summits between Central Asia with the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council. As global geopolitics continue to be in flux, Uzbekistan in particular, and Central Asia in general, are adapting to this evolving world. Hosting high-level meetings with Brussels & the Gulf States and recent bilateral discussions with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and even the Taliban suggest that Tashkent is eager to engage with current and new partners and approach unavoidable, high-risk neighbors.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Shephard: "UVision and Omnisys team up to strengthen Hero’s capabilities"
"UVision and Omnisys team up to strengthen Hero’s capabilities"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
26 February 2025
UVision has partnered with Omnisys to enhance the Hero loitering munition with advanced battlefield management software.
Monday, February 24, 2025
Zona Militar: "Damen Shipyard announces new Logistics Support Ship series" / "El astillero DAMEN de los Países Bajos presenta su nueva serie de buques de apoyo logístico"
"Damen Shipyard announces new Logistics Support Ship series"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 February 2025
Link: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/02/24/damen-shipyard-announces-new-logistics-support-ship-series/
"El astillero DAMEN de los Países Bajos presenta su nueva serie de buques de apoyo logístico"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
25 de Febrero, 2025
Link: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/02/24/el-astillero-damen-de-los-paises-bajos-presenta-su-nueva-serie-de-buques-de-apoyo-logistico/
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Modern Diplomacy: "The Moldovan Military: Modernization, Education and Peacekeeping"
"The Moldovan Military: Modernization, Education and Peacekeeping"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Defense
Mondern Diplomacy
20 February 2025
Despite its limited budget, the Moldovan military is undergoing a modernization process by focusing on acquiring critical platforms & systems and increasing the troops’ professionalism.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Shephar: "L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms"
"L3Harris launches Amorphous software for control of uncrewed platforms"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
18 February, 2025
The new Amorphous software is a
universal controller that would allow a single operator to control a
swarm of “thousands” of uncrewed systems, from drones to underwater
platforms.
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
E-International Relations "The Geopolitics of Moldova’s Wine Industry"
"The Geopolitics of Moldova’s Wine Industry"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
E-International Relations
12 February, 2025
Published: https://www.e-ir.info/2025/02/12/opinion-the-geopolitics-of-moldovas-wine-industry/
The Republic of Moldova has been deeply affected by the war in Ukraine. The war severely affected Chisinau-Moscow relations to the point that Russia cut energy supplies to Moldova, forcing Chisinau to completely overhaul its energy security strategy – a painful and expensive process for the country and its population. Yet, President Maia Sandu, re-elected in late 2024, has remained steadfast in her support for Kyiv. On the other hand, sectors of Moldova’s economy better adapted to the war and its consequences, specifically Moldova’s famous wine industry. The primary reason why the wine industry generally did not suffer due to the war was because Russia had previously applied sanctions, in 2006 and 2013-2014, against Moldova that had forced Chisinau to look for new markets and partners, thereby reducing the country’s dependence on the Russian wine market.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Shephard: "Regent’s Viceroy targets “early March” for US Marine-aided sea trials"
"Regent’s Viceroy targets “early March” for US Marine-aided sea trials"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
11 February, 2025
The sea trials will focus on de-risking
the seaglider with US Marine involvement after Regent signed a
partnership to help develop the prototype, against a backdrop of growing
military interest from the UK and Japan.
Monday, February 10, 2025
Atlantic Council: "Central Asia needs regional and international cooperation to bolster water security"
"Central Asia needs regional and international cooperation to bolster water security"
Executive summary
Water security is an urgent issue that demands immediate attention from Central Asian governments, businesses, civil society, and their international partners. Climate change, population growth, infrastructure problems, a lack of government foresight, and the unequal distribution of precious water resources between the upstream countries (Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan) and the downstream nations (Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) have created a “perfect storm” of pressing water insecurity. The 2021 Central Asia drought, the loss of the Aral Sea, the evaporation of glaciers in the Tian Shan mountains, and the alarming shrinking of the Caspian Sea are reminders of how natural and man-made disasters have destructive consequences on Central Asia’s strained water resources.
This report addresses the status of water security across the five Central Asian countries, outlining recent developments, ongoing challenges, and opportunities for improvement. Geopolitically, interstate tensions and the role of international politics—e.g., influence from the West, Russia, and China and tensions with Afghanistan—all will continue to affect the region’s water security. This report will address international cooperation in projects for water sharing, including the current and future role of agencies like the International Fund for Saving the Aral Sea and partners like the United States Agency for International Development, the World Bank, and extraregional governments. The report concludes with a holistic set of policy recommendations to help improve water security in Central Asia.
Event: "Report launch: Water insecurity in Central Asia"
7 February 2025
Atlantic Council
https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/event/report-launch-water-insecurity-in-central-asia/
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