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.

 

 

 

 "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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/04/27/thales-apuesta-por-una-futura-flota-hibrida-y-sistemas-distribuidos-para-equipar-a-la-armada-de-los-ee-uu/

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/04/28/a-discussion-with-thales-about-maritime-solutions-partnerships-and-anti-submarine-warfare/

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.

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/04/25/el-cms-330-de-lockheed-martin-canada-una-opcion-para-modernizar-el-sistema-de-combate-de-los-destrcutores-meko-360-de-la-armada-argentina/

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/04/25/lockheeds-cms-330-solidifies-role-in-canada-clients-sought-in-south-america/

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/l3harris-expands-footprint-across-europe-via-everest-nl-and-new-contracts/ 

L3Harris is targeting European naval modernisation with new uncrewed surface vessels, SATCOM partnerships, and regional investments including defence exercises and facility openings.

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/04/24/northrop-grumman-prepares-mq-4c-tritons-for-australia-seeks-other-customers/

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/04/24/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-aerea-de-australia/

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/airbus-awaits-usmc-decision-on-logistics-connector-programme/ 

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.

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/l3harris-moves-forward-with-aerial-cuas-software-solutions/

L3Harris Technologies is investing in new systems and software for maritime operations and modernising the US Navy’s fleet of MPAs

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.”

 

 

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

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/raytheons-barracuda-completes-anti-mine-tests-as-company-looks-to-expand-role/

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).

 

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.

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/04/02/thales-y-tampa-microwave-se-consolidan-como-los-principales-proveedores-de-terminales-tacticas-y-sistemas-satcom-criticos-del-ejercito-de-ee-uu/

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

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/04/02/thales-and-tampa-microwave-supply-us-army-other-services-with-critical-satcom-systems/

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.

 

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.

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.

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/03/27/kymeta-presento-en-satellite-2025-a-su-nuevo-terminal-goshawk-u8-para-equipar-a-la-fuerzas-armadas-de-ee-uu-y-aliados/

"Kymeta presented its new Goshawk u8 terminal at Satellite 2025 to equip the global allied forces"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

27 March, 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/03/27/kymeta-presented-its-new-goshawk-u8-terminal-at-satellite-2025-to-equip-the-u-s-armed-forces-and-allies/

Shephard: "Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market"

 

"Launch of Gilat Defense targets DoD market"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

24 March, 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/satellite-20205-gilat-defense-launches-aims-at-dod-market/

The communications company Gilat launched its new Gilat Defense division at the Satellite 2025 expo, with future solutions aimed at US military customers.

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

Published: https://www.csis.org/analysis/science-cooperation-and-winter-uniforms-role-south-american-militaries-antarctica 

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.

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/03/16/invap-dijo-presente-en-la-feria-internacional-satellite-2025-en-ee-uu/ 

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.

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.

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

Published: https://thegeopolitics.com/arrested-british-brings-spotlight-to-iranian-arbitrary-imprisonment-and-executions/

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.