Breaking Defense: " As US military boosts posture in Caribbean, how does Venezuela’s navy stack up? "

 

"As US military boosts posture in Caribbean, how does Venezuela’s navy stack up?"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Breaking Defense

8 October 2025

Published: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/10/as-us-military-boosts-posture-in-caribbean-how-does-venezuelas-navy-stack-up/ 

Official information is tough to come by, but analysts say open questions abound about Caracas’ biggest ticket vessels.

WASHINGTON — In response to an American buildup in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has pledged there is “no way” the US could invade the South American nation, as the nation was well prepared to defend its sovereignty.

And while Maduro may be handing out weapons to civilians to aid any fight on land, the potential for conflict — and the presence of US Navy ships in the region — also raises the question of Venezuelan capabilities at sea.

 

The Diplomat: " The Enduring Legacy of US-Uzbekistan Exchange Programs "

 

 

"The Enduring Legacy of US-Uzbekistan Exchange Program"

 Marin Ekstrom and Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

The Diplomat

Crossroads Asia

8 October 2025

Published: https://thediplomat.com/2025/10/the-enduring-legacy-of-us-uzbekistan-exchange-programs/ 

At the annual alumni conference, the transformative power of people-to-people programs was on full display.

The power of people-to-people initiatives was on full display at the 2025 U.S Exchange Alumni Conference, held in Nukus, Republic of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, on September 27-28, which one of the authors of this commentary attended. The annual event, co-organized by the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan, American Councils, and the Regional Alumni Representatives (RARs), provided an opportunity for approximately 100 Uzbek former participants in U.S. exchange programs to share their experiences and discuss the ongoing impact on their professional and personal lives. 

 

International Policy Digest: "Kazakhstan 2.0: Tokayev’s High-Speed Bid to Digitize a Petrostate"

 

 

"Kazakhstan 2.0: Tokayev’s High-Speed Bid to Digitize a Petrostate"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

International Policy Digest

7 October 

Published: https://intpolicydigest.org/kazakhstan-2-0-tokayev-s-high-speed-bid-to-digitize-a-petrostate/ 

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly is over, and the familiar churn of speeches will fuel analysts for weeks. But Astana isn’t waiting on New York.

In his State of the Nation address, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev set out a domestic agenda for the second half of the decade—an attempt to steer Kazakhstan through a volatile era by marrying digital transformation with targeted investment and institutional reform. “The world has entered a new historical era,” he warned, one that will test governments that fail to adapt.

 

Shephard: "AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus"

 

"AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

Air Warfare

3 October, 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/afa-2025-an-expanding-portfolio-of-cuas-solutions-on-display/

Aerovironment, Epirus and SNC displayed their counter-uncrewed aerial systems, with both non-kinetic and kinetic options for military services.

 

Zona Militar: "Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils the SkyCarrier, a Drone Recovery System Latin American Armed Forces Should Take Note Of" / "

 "Teledyne FLIR Defense presentó el SkyCarrier, un sistema de recuperación de drones al que las Fuerzas Armadas latinoamericanas deberían prestarle atención"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

3 de Octubre, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/10/03/teledyne-flir-defense-presento-el-skycarrier-un-sistema-de-recuperacion-de-drones-al-que-las-fuerzas-armadas-latinoamericanas-deberian-prestarle-atencion/

En la reciente feria de defensa DSEI en Londres, la empresa Teledyne FLIR Defense presentó el sistema SkyCarrier, diseñado para el lanzamiento, control y recuperación de los sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS) SkyRaider y SkyRanger de Teledyne FLIR. Zona Militar mantuvo recientemente una conversación exclusiva con Rich Cunha, director de producto de UAS en Teledyne FLIR Defense, sobre las capacidades de este nuevo sistema portátil y por qué los ejércitos latinoamericanos deberían interesarse en esta tecnología.

 

"Teledyne FLIR Defense Unveils the SkyCarrier, a Drone Recovery System Latin American Armed Forces Should Take Note Of"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

3 October 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/10/03/teledyne-flir-defense-unveils-the-skycarrier-a-drone-recovery-system-latin-american-armed-forces-should-take-note-of/

 

At the recent DSEI defense expo in London, the defense company Teledyne FLIR Defense launched the SkyCarrier system, designed for the launch, control and recovery of Teledyne FLIR’s SkyRaider and SkyRanger uncrewed aerial systems (UASs). Zona Militar recently had an exclusive conversation with Rich Cunha, UAS Product Director at Teledyne FLIR Defense, about the capabilities of this new portable system and why Latin American militaries should be interested in this new technology.

 

Zona Militar: "RTX does not rule out equipping Latin American Navies and Armies with its Phalanx CIWS systems" / "RTX no descarta equipar a las Armadas y Ejércitos de América Latina con el sistema CIWS Phalanx"

 

"RTX does not rule out equipping Latin American Navies and Armies with its Phalanx CIWS systems"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 September 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/09/21/rtx-does-not-rule-out-equipping-latin-american-navies-and-armies-with-its-phalanx-ciws-systems/

The defense company RTX announced on 8 September a US$205 million award from the US Navy for the continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS). ZM spoke with RTX about the importance of this award and the company’s interest in supplying Phalanx to Latin American navies and armies.

The RTX spokesperson argued, “Latin American navies seeking to enhance their maritime security and protect critical assets can benefit from the Phalanx system.” The system features “advanced radar and gun technology, which provides rapid detection, tracking, and engagement of incoming threats,” the company told ZM, adding, “its ease of integration into existing platforms and minimal maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for navies operating in diverse and challenging environments.”

 

"RTX no descarta equipar a las Armadas y Ejércitos de América Latina con el sistema CIWS Phalanx"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 de Septiembre 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/09/21/rtx-no-descarta-equipar-a-las-armadas-y-ejercitos-de-america-latina-con-el-sistema-ciws-phalanx/

La empresa de defensa RTX anunció el 8 de septiembre un contrato por US$205 millones con la Armada de los Estados Unidos para la producción continua del sistema de armas de corto alcance Phalanx (CIWS). Zona Militar conversó con RTX sobre la importancia de este contrato y el interés de la compañía en suministrar el Phalanx a armadas y ejércitos de América Latina.

 

Un portavoz de RTX señaló: “Las armadas latinoamericanas que busquen mejorar su seguridad marítima y proteger activos críticos pueden beneficiarse del sistema Phalanx”. El sistema incorpora “tecnología avanzada de radar y cañón, lo que permite la detección, seguimiento y enfrentamiento rápido de amenazas entrantes”, indicó la compañía a ZM, agregando que “su facilidad de integración en plataformas existentes y sus mínimos requerimientos de mantenimiento lo convierten en una opción ideal para armadas que operan en entornos diversos y exigentes”.

 

 

 

Quoted in: ""Zaútočí Trump na Venezuelu? Analytik vysvetlil, čo by USA želali Madurovi" / "Will Trump Attack Venezuela? Analyst Explains What the US Would Wish for Maduro"

 

"Zaútočí Trump na Venezuelu? Analytik vysvetlil, čo by USA želali Madurovi"

["Will Trump Attack Venezuela? Analyst Explains What the US Would Wish for Maduro"] 

By Andrej Matisak

 Pravda (Slovakia)

8 September 2025

Published: https://spravy.pravda.sk/svet/clanok/766059-zautoci-trump-na-venezuelu-analytik-vysvetlil-co-by-usa-zelali-madurovi/ 

Vláda Donalda Trumpa vyslala do Karibiku vojenské lode, ponorku a tisíce príslušníkov námornej pechoty. Washington tvrdí, že sa zameriava na narkoteroristov spojených s režimom venezuelského prezidenta Nicolása Madura.

Američania už zlikvidovali loď, ktorú vraj využívali pašeráci drog, a zabili 11 ľudí. Minister zahraničných vecí Marco Rubio minulý týždeň informoval, že útok nariadil osobne prezident Trump. Loď bolo možné zastaviť, a tak použitie sily vyvoláva otázky, či Američania porušili medzinárodné právo a vlastné zákony. Pre Pravdu situáciu vysvetlil Wilder Alejandro Sánchez, šéf konzultačnej spoločnosti Second Floor Strategies vo Washingtone a analytik, ktorý sa špecializuje na obranu, bezpečnosť a geopolitiku v Latinskej Amerike.

 

 

Shephard: "Modular and attritable equipment must be a priority: US military"

 

"Modular and attritable equipment must be a priority: US military"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

18 September 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/modular-and-attritable-equipment-must-be-prioritised-us-military/ 

Senior officers and representatives from the US Army, US Air Force and US Navy emphasised the need to expedite acquisition projects for systems and platforms that are more modular. They also highlighted that the loss of equipment is acceptable.

The 2025 Emerging Technologies for Defense conference in Washington, DC, organised by the National Defense Industrial Association, featured US military officers, government officials and representatives from the defence industrial complex discussing the future of combat and new acquisition strategies of the US armed forces.

 

Zona Militar: "El astillero Metal Shark de los EE. UU. entregó al nuevo buque de patrulla Arcturus a la Armada de la República Dominicana" / "The US shipyard Metal Shark delivered the new patrol vessel Arcturus to the Navy of the Dominican Republic"

 "El astillero Metal Shark de los EE. UU. entregó al nuevo buque de patrulla Arcturus a la Armada de la República Dominicana"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

13 de Septiembre, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/09/13/el-astillero-metal-shark-de-los-ee-uu-entrego-al-nuevo-buque-de-patrulla-arcturus-a-la-armada-de-la-republica/

El astillero estadounidense Metal Shark entregó el buque de patrulla costera cercana (NCPV) Arcturus, CG-114, a la Armada de la República Dominicana. La nave es el séptimo NCPV construido por el astillero para aliados de Estados Unidos en el Gran Caribe. 

 

 

"The US shipyard Metal Shark delivered the new patrol vessel Arcturus to the Navy of the Dominican Republic"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

13 September 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/09/13/the-us-shipyard-metal-shark-delivered-the-new-patrol-vessel-arcturus-to-the-navy-of-the-dominican-republic/ 

The US Shipyard Metal Shark has delivered the Near Coastal Patrol Vessel (NCPV) Arcturus, CG-114, to the Navy of the Dominican Republic (Armada de República Dominicana). The ship is the seventh NCPV built by the shipyard for US allies across the Greater Caribbean.

 

 

Turan "CICA Finds a Permanent Home in Kazakhstan"

 

 

"CICA Finds a Permanent Home in Kazakhstan"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Turan Research Center

12 September 2025

Published:  https://www.turancenter.org/analysis/cica-finds-a-permanent-home-in-kazakhstan

The Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) has a new, permanent home. In early July, the organization inaugurated its headquarters in the capital, Astana, with Kazakhstani President Kassym-Jomart Tokayevpresiding over the ceremony.

In a region crowded with regional blocs, it’s challenging for any organization to stand out, especially one as broad and inclusive as CICA. Yet the organization continues to promote dialogue through small-scale initiatives among its diverse members. 

For Kazakhstan, hosting CICA reflects the country’s multi-vector foreign policy aimed at strengthening and enhancing its international image, cultivating global partnerships, and positioning itself as a regional champion of peace and dialogue.

 

 

Shephard: "Eureka Naval Craft and Strategic Marine make pitch to build next-gen Aircat Bengal MC craft"

 

  

"Eureka Naval Craft and Strategic Marine make pitch to build next-gen Aircat Bengal MC craft"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Naval Warfare

Shephard

 29 August 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/eureka-naval-craft-and-strategic-marine-make-pitch-to-build-next-gen-aircat-bengal-mc-craft/

A vessel currently used in the offshore oil and gas sector could act as an alternative to corvettes and frigates, claims US shipbuilder.

US-based Eureka Naval Craft and the Singaporean shipyard Strategic Marine will jointly develop the Aircat Bengal MC (Module Carrier) warship.

Following the announcement of Memorandum of Understanding between the two companies earlier this month, Shephard spoke with Eureka CEO Bo Jardine about how the Bengal MC could make a difference to the future of hybrid fleets.

 

CSIS: "An Unnecessary Territorial Dispute in the Amazon: Colombia’s Petro Focuses on the Wrong Threats "

 

 "An Unnecessary Territorial Dispute in the Amazon: Colombia’s Petro Focuses on the Wrong Threats"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Americas Program

Center for Strategic and International Studies

26 August 2025

Published: https://www.csis.org/analysis/unnecessary-territorial-dispute-amazon-colombias-petro-focuses-wrong-threats 

Colombia faces several challenges. The assassination of presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay and two deadly attacks on August 21 are stark reminders that violence in the South American country continues. Unfortunately, rather than focus on present dangers, President Gustavo Petro has chosen to start a verbal fight with Peru, his country’s historical ally.

 

 

ZM: "The U.S. Army announces a new contract with Mack Defense for M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks" / "El Ejército de EE. UU. avanza en la compra de nuevos camiones pesados M917A3 producidos por Mack Defense"

 

"The U.S. Army announces a new contract with Mack Defense for M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks" 

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 August, 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/08/21/the-u-s-army-announces-a-new-contract-with-mack-defense-for-m917a3-heavy-dump-trucks/ 

The U.S. company Mack Defense has announced a new contract to continue production of the M917A3 Heavy Dump Truck (HDT) for the U.S. Army. Derik Beck, senior director of sales, marketing, and business development at Mack Defense, spoke with Zona Militar about this contract and company’s other projects.

 

"El Ejército de EE. UU. avanza en la compra de nuevos camiones pesados M917A3 producidos por Mack Defense"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 de Agosto, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/08/21/el-ejercito-de-ee-uu-avanza-en-la-compra-de-nuevos-camiones-pesados-m917a3-producidos-por-mack-defense/

La empresa estadounidense Mack Defense anunció un nuevo contrato para continuar la producción del camión volquete pesado M917A3 (HDT) para el Ejército de los Estados Unidos. Derik Beck, director senior de ventas, marketing y desarrollo de negocios en Mack Defense, dialogó con Zona Militar sobre este contrato y otros proyectos de la compañía.

 

 

ZM: "L3Harris talks to ZM about successful Iver4 AUV trials, hybrid fleets and EW aircraft" / "L3Harris habla con Zona Militar sobre las exitosas pruebas del AUV Iver4, flotas híbridas y aviones de guerra electrónica para la Fuerza Aérea Italiana"

 

 

"L3Harris talks to ZM about successful Iver4 AUV trials, hybrid fleets and EW aircraft"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

9 August, 2025 

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/08/09/l3harris-talks-to-zm-about-successful-iver4-auv-trials-hybrid-fleets-and-ew-aircraft/

The UK Royal Navy carried out a successful test in the Mediterranean Sea of the Iver4 autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV), developed by L3Harris Technologies. The trials occurred as part of the Navy’s Project Scylla; the service explained that the Project is carried out “through AUKUS [a trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States] Pillar 2, which develops advanced capabilities to benefit both Indo-Pacific and Euro-Atlantic security.” Zona Militar and a spokesperson for L3Harris discussed the recent trials, the company’s plans for the AUVs, the future of hybrid fleets and a recent contract for EW aircraft for the Italian air force.

 

"L3Harris habla con Zona Militar sobre las exitosas pruebas del AUV Iver4, flotas híbridas y aviones de guerra electrónica para la Fuerza Aérea Italiana"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

9 de Agosto, 2025

Publicado:  https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/08/09/l3harris-habla-con-zona-militar-sobre-las-exitosas-pruebas-del-auv-iver4-flotas-hibridas-y-aviones-de-guerra-electronica-para-la-fuerza-aerea-italiana/

 

La Armada Real del Reino Unido realizó con éxito una prueba en el Mar Mediterráneo del vehículo submarino autónomo (AUV) Iver4, desarrollado por L3Harris Technologies. Las pruebas formaron parte del Proyecto Scylla de la Marina; el servicio explicó que dicho proyecto se lleva a cabo “a través del Pilar 2 de AUKUS [una alianza trilateral de seguridad entre Australia, Reino Unido y Estados Unidos], que desarrolla capacidades avanzadas para beneficiar la seguridad tanto en el Indo-Pacífico como en el Euro-Atlántico.” Zona Militar y un portavoz de L3Harris hablaron sobre las recientes pruebas, los planes de la empresa para los AUV, el futuro de las flotas híbridas y un contrato reciente para aviones de guerra electrónica (EW) para la fuerza aérea italiana.

 

Janes: "Peruvian Air Force receives second Beechcraft King Air"

 

 

"Peruvian Air Force receives second Beechcraft King Air"

Alejandro Sanchez

Janes

11 August 2025

Published: https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/peruvian-air-force-receives-second-beechcraft-king-air

The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) received the second of two Beechcraft King Air 360C aircraft from Textron Aviation on 1 August, according to a 2 August announcement by the Peruvian Ministry of Defence.

 

 

Zona Militar: "La empresa turca Titra Teknoloji presentó en IDEF a su nuevo drone VTOL Alpin 2" / "The Turkish company Titra Teknoloji unveiled its new VTOL drone Alpin 2 at IDEF"

 

 

"La empresa turca Titra Teknoloji presentó en IDEF a su nuevo drone VTOL Alpin 2"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar 

1 de Agosto, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/08/01/la-empresa-turca-titra-teknoloji-presento-en-idef-a-su-nuevo-drone-vtol-alpin-2/ 

La empresa turca de defensa Titra Teknoloji ha desarrollado una nueva versión de su sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS) Alpin. El Alpin 2, de ala rotatoria, hizo su debut en la reciente Feria Internacional de la Industria de Defensa (IDEF) celebrada en Estambul, Türkiye. Zona Militar conversó con Titra sobre las capacidades de su nuevo UAS.

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 "The Turkish company Titra Teknoloji unveiled its new VTOL drone Alpin 2 at IDEF"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

4 August, 2025

Published:  https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/08/04/the-turkish-company-titra-teknoloji-unveiled-its-new-vtol-drone-alpin-2-at-idef/

The Turkish defense company Titra Teknoloji has developed a new version of its Alpin uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). The rotary-wing Alpin 2 made its debut at the recent International Defense Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Zona Militar spoke with Titra about the capabilities of their new UAS.

Zona Militar: "BAE Systems successfully conducts first APKWS guided rocket launch from a TRV-150 drone" / "BAE Systems realizó con éxito el primer lanzamiento de cohetes guiados APKWS desde un drone TRV-150"

 

"BAE Systems successfully conducts first APKWS guided rocket launch from a TRV-150 drone"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

26 July 2025

Published:  https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/07/26/bae-systems-successfully-conducts-first-apkws-guided-rocket-launch-from-a-trv-150-drone/

BAE Systems recently carried out the successful trial of precision munitions launched from a multi-rotor Uncrewed Air System (UAS) TRV-150, a modified version of the BAE Systems’ Malloy T-150. A company spokesperson spoke with Zona Militar about this trial and the future of this program.

 

"BAE Systems realizó con éxito el primer lanzamiento de cohetes guiados APKWS desde un drone TRV-150"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

26 de Julio del 2025

Publicado:  https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/07/26/bae-systems-realizo-con-exito-el-primer-lanzamiento-de-cohetes-guiados-apkws-desde-un-drone-trv-150/

BAE Systems realizó recientemente una exitosa prueba de municiones de precisión lanzadas desde un sistema aéreo no tripulado multirrotor (UAS) TRV-150, una versión modificada del Malloy T-150 de BAE Systems. Un vocero de la compañía dialogó con Zona Militar sobre esta prueba y el futuro del programa.

 

 

KazInform: " Как будут развиваться отношения Казахстана и США " / "How will relations between Kazakhstan and the United States develop?"

 

" Как будут развиваться отношения Казахстана и США" / "How will relations between Kazakhstan and the United States develop?"

 By: Rustem Kozhybaev

KazInform

10 July, 2025

Published: https://www.inform.kz/ru/kak-budut-razvivatsya-otnosheniya-kazahstana-i-ssha-b04dc1 

 Какой политики ожидать от администрации Дональда Трампа в отношении Казахстана в условиях завершения в текущем году Стратегии США по Центральной Азии на 2019-2025 году – в материале собственного корреспондента агентства Кazinform.  

Какой будет новая стратегия

Стратегия США была принята во время первого срока президенства Дональда Трампа в 2019 году, и теперь вновь его администрация будет определять внешнеполитический курс США в отношении стран Центральной Азии.

Президент консалтинговой фирмы «Second Floor Strategies» Уайлдер Алехандро Санчес поделился мнением о том, как может измениться новая стратегия в отношении нашего региона.

 

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What policy can be expected from the Donald Trump administration towards Kazakhstan in the context of the completion of the US Strategy for Central Asia for 2019-2025 this year – in the material of the Kazinform agency’s own correspondent.

What will the new strategy be

The US strategy was adopted during Donald Trump's first term in 2019, and now his administration will once again determine the US foreign policy course towards the countries of Central Asia.

President of the consulting firm Second Floor Strategies Wilder Alejandro Sanchez shared his opinion on how the new strategy for our region may change.

 

 

 

 

Shephard: "Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops"

 

 

"Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

Backgrounder

22 July 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/companies-looking-to-develop-integrated-mobile-counter-drone-systems-for-frontline-troops/

Systems to detect and counter uncrewed aerial systems (CUAS), like drones and loitering munitions, are being integrated into tactical and light armoured vehicles to protect frontline units in a race to keep up with threats.

 

 

Zona Militar: "DroneShield announces new contracts for a Latin American defense customer" / "La empresa australiana DroneShield anuncia nuevos contratos para un cliente de defensa en América Latina"

 

 "DroneShield announces new contracts for a Latin American defense customer"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

19 July 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/07/19/droneshield-announces-new-contracts-for-a-latin-american-defense-customer/

The Australian company DroneShield, producer of counter-uncrewed aerial systems (counter-UAS) technology, announced on 30 June a contract package worth US$9.7 million for an undisclosed Latin American customer.

Specifically, the company announced three contracts “for its handheld and on-the-move counter-drone systems.” DroneShield will deliver the systems via its privately owned in-country reseller, which is contractually required to distribute the systems to “a defense end customer in a Latin American country,” the company explained in a press release. Zona Militar contacted DroneShield to learn about this contract and other projects the company has with Latin America; company representatives declined to elaborate further on the new contract or other agreements, citing confidentiality clauses.

"La empresa australiana DroneShield anuncia nuevos contratos para un cliente de defensa en América Latina"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

19 de Julio del 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/07/19/la-empresa-australiana-droneshield-anuncia-nuevos-contratos-para-un-cliente-de-defensa-en-america-latina/ 

La empresa australiana DroneShield, especializada en tecnología contra sistemas aéreos no tripulados (counter-UAS), anunció el 30 de junio un paquete de contratos por un valor de 9,7 millones de dólares estadounidenses para un cliente latinoamericano cuya identidad no fue revelada.

En concreto, la empresa comunicó la firma de tres contratos “para sus sistemas antidrones portátiles y móviles”. DroneShield entregará los sistemas a través de un distribuidor local de propiedad privada, el cual tiene la obligación contractual de distribuir los equipos a “un cliente final del sector defensa en un país latinoamericano”, explicó la compañía en un comunicado de prensa. Zona Militar contactó a DroneShield para conocer más sobre este contrato y otros proyectos en América Latina; sin embargo, representantes de la empresa declinaron ofrecer más detalles sobre el nuevo acuerdo u otros convenios, citando cláusulas de confidencialidad.

 

Breaking Defense: "With Stryker deal, Argentina tightens US defense ties "

 

 "With Stryker deal, Argentina tightens US defense ties"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Breaking Defense

10 July 2025

Published: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/07/with-stryker-deal-argentina-tightens-us-defense-ties/ 

Analysts said the deal, struck during a high-profile visit to Washington, came as Beijing also courts Buenos Aires.

WASHINGTON — During a visit to Washington, DC to meet directly with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Argentina’s defense minister Luis Petri took the opportunity to sign a letter of agreement for 8×8 M1126 Stryker infantry fighting vehicles.

Analysts said last week’s deal, along with another last year for American-made but used F-16 fighter jets, have come just in time to boost US-Argentine relations, as China looms in the background.

NE Global "Moldova: Engaging neighbors, not just Global powers"

 

 

"Moldova: Engaging neighbors, not just Global powers"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

NE Global 

9 July 2025

Published: https://www.neglobal.eu/moldova-engaging-neighbors-not-just-global-powers/

Moldova is not solely laser-focused on joining the EU but also engaging its regional European neighbors and lesser-known blocs.

In this era of Great Power competition, or Cold War 2.0, there are a plethora of analyses and commentaries about evolving geopolitical affairs, including relations between the so-called small countries with the Great Powers (the U.S., China, and Russia), the European Union, Japan, and medium and rising powers (Brazil, Kazakhstan, India or Turkey). However, an often-overlooked topic is how countries with a more limited global footprint interact with their peers.

 

Janes: "DarkSaber Labs develops EW system for dismounted troops"

 

 

"DarkSaber Labs develops EW system for dismounted troops"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Janes

2 July 2025

Published: https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/c4isr/darksaber-labs-develops-ew-system-for-dismounted-troops

 

Programme officials at DarkSaber Labs anticipate the new Yankee One electronic warfare (EW) system will be operational by the end of 2025, Janes has learnt.

The platform's manpackable design, specifically geared for dismounted operations, will allow Yankee One to stand out in an increasingly congested field of EW technology, said DarkSaber Labs CEO Brian O'Connor.

 

Janes: "Paraguay accepts first four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos from 2024 order"

 

"Paraguay accepts first four Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos from 2024 order"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Janes

3 July 2025

Published: https://www.janes.com/osint-insights/defence-news/industry/paraguay-accepts-first-four-embraer-a-29-super-tucanos-from-2024-order

The Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) received the first four of six Embraer A-29 Super Tucano light attack and trainer aircraft on 30 June. The Paraguayan government announced the acquisition of six Super Tucanos in July 2024, intended to revamp the FAP's combat fleet.

 

 

The Diplomat: " Washington Discusses the Future of Central Asia-US Relations, While Beijing Takes Concrete Action"

 

"Washington Discusses the Future of Central Asia-US Relations, While Beijing Takes Concrete Action"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Crossroads Asia

The Diplomat

28 June 2025

Published: https://thediplomat.com/2025/06/washington-discusses-the-future-of-central-asia-us-relations-while-beijing-takes-concrete-action/ 

 

Shephard: "US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows"

 

 "US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Naval Warfare

Shephard

23 June 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/us-navy-moves-quickly-with-uncrewed-vessels-and-industry-follows/

 

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.

 

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"

 

"Red Cat avanza en el desarrollo de su primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

10 de Junio del 2025

 Zona Militar

Link: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/06/10/red-cat-avanza-en-el-desarrollo-de-su-primera-embarcacion-de-superficie-no-tripulada/

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

Link: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/06/10/from-uass-to-usvs-red-cat-develops-uncrewed-surface-vessel/

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).

 

 

 

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 

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/06/05/smartshooter-se-alista-para-entregar-los-primeros-sistemas-de-control-de-tiro-smash-2000l-al-ejercito-de-ee-uu/

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/06/05/smartshooter-prepares-to-deliver-the-first-smash-2000l-fire-control-systems-to-the-u-s-army/ 

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.

 

 

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

Available: https://counteriedreport.com/spring-summer-2025-edition-of-the-counter-ied-report-magazine-is-now-available-to-read-online-and-in-print/

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"

 

"Saab showcases its projects and goals to equip the Armed Forces of Latin America"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

24 May, 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/24/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 de Mayo, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/24/saab-expone-sus-proyectos-y-objetivos-para-equipar-a-las-fuerzas-armadas-de-america-latina/

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/airbus-outlines-logistics-connector-plan-and-partners-with-l3harris/

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.

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/19/trd-busca-irrumpir-con-fuerza-en-el-mercado-de-sistemas-anti-drones-cuas/

Zona Militar: "Smartshooter develops integrated solutions for cUAS missions"

 

"Smartshooter develops integrated solutions for cUAS missions"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

18 May, 2025

Published:  https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/18/smartshooter-develops-integrated-solutions-for-cuas-missions/

 

"Smartshooter desarrolla soluciones integradas para misiones cUAS"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

18 de Mayo, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/18/smartshooter-desarrolla-soluciones-integradas-para-misiones-cuas/

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/17/rheinmetall-develops-the-ugv-mission-master-for-amphibious-missions/

 

 "Rheinmetall desarrolla el UGV Mission Master para misiones anfibias"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

17 de Mayo, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/17/rheinmetall-desarrolla-el-ugv-mission-master-para-misiones-anfibias/

 

 

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"

 

"Fibrotex USA delivers camouflage systems for US military, prepares for future of war"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

16 May, 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/16/fibrotex-usa-delivers-camouflage-systems-for-us-military-prepares-for-future-of-war/

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/16/fibrotex-usa-suministra-sistemas-de-camuflaje-al-ejercito-estadounidense-y-se-prepara-para-el-futuro-de-la-guerra/

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.

 

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

Published:  https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/05/15/polaris-develops-a-new-mrzr-alpha-works-on-international-orders/

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

Publicado:  https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/05/15/polaris-desarrolla-un-nuevo-mrzr-alpha-y-trabaja-en-pedidos-internacionales/

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/brazilian-congress-to-review-constitution-amendment-to-secure-defence-budget-increase/

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.

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/bae-systems-expands-amphibious-combat-vehicle-family-with-modular-capabilities-for-future-missions/

BAE Systems recently announced two contracts for a total of 60 ACVs for the US Marines and has displayed its ACV Logistics concept.

 

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/oshkosh-defense-starts-production-on-rogue-fires-and-develops-mtvr-44-variant/ 

Both ROGUE-Fires and the MTVR demonstrator have been designed for Indo-Pacific mobility and expeditionary operations.

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.

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/metal-shark-starts-production-on-hsmusvs-as-us-shipyard-targets-further-caribbean-orders/

 

The US shipyard’s new High Speed Maneuverable Unmanned Surface Vessel (HSMUSV) will have a range of more than 500 nautical miles.

 

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"

 

"Orbit busca equipar a la Armada de los EE.UU. con su nueva antena de comunicaciones satelitales OceanTRx4 Mil"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

28 de Abril, 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/04/28/orbit-busca-equipar-a-la-armada-de-los-ee-uu-con-su-nueva-antena-de-comunicaciones-satelitales-oceantrx4-mil/

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.