"Partnerships will be critical for future projects at Latin American shipyards"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
21 May, 2026
Multiple Latin American navies are modernising their fleets by prioritising domestically manufactured surface vessels and even submarines via international partnerships.
"Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
20 May, 2026
As uncrewed aerial systems and loitering munitions evolve, it is increasingly necessary for counter-uncrewed solutions to keep pace in order to protect not only military facilities and platforms but also dismounted troops.
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
17 May, 2026
Zona Militar
Polaris is known for producing a family of reliable MRZR tactical vehicles, including several variants. Recently, Zona Militar spoke with company executive John LaFata about the company’s ongoing contracts, projects, and long-term objectives.
Mi analisis: "SOF Week: Polaris se prepara para anunciar contratos y avanza con el ULTV para los #Marines de EE.UU. y el MRZR Alpha 6×6"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
17 Mayo, 2026
Zona Militar
"Southern Command will operate Tsunamis USV and test autonomy systems"
Alejandro Sanchez
Janes
15 May, 2026
Textron Systems announced, in a 30 April statement, that its Tsunami uncrewed surface vessels (USV) will be operated by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) and its naval component, 4th Fleet, for three months.
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"As Uzbekistan Prepares for the World Cup, What’s Next for Uzbek Football?"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
The Diplomat
14 May, 2026
The current decade could become the first golden era of Uzbek football, exemplified by two youth championships and participation at the upcoming World Cup.
"US missiles and munitions stockpiles: Still robust and still deadly"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
13 May, 2026
The US military has had an eventful 12 months, with several military operations keeping all services busy. The recent war in Iran tested the offensive and defensive capabilities of US troops, platforms, and installations, and there were concerns that US military stockpiles of missiles and other munitions are strained and depleted. While worries and preparations for worst-case scenarios are valid, the situation is not as bad as it seems. The successful hit of Iranian maritime targets by US ground-based munitions during the recent Operation Epic Fury highlights that US missiles and other munitions maintain their deadly accuracy, even in new environments.
"Las reservas de misiles y municiones de las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU.: aún sólidas y letales"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
13 May, 2026
Las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos han tenido unos 12 meses intensos, con varias operaciones militares que han mantenido ocupados a todos los servicios. La reciente guerra en Irán puso a prueba las capacidades ofensivas y defensivas de las tropas, plataformas e instalaciones estadounidenses, y surgieron preocupaciones sobre el desgaste y la disminución de las reservas de misiles y otras municiones. Si bien las inquietudes y los preparativos ante escenarios extremos son válidos, la situación no es tan grave como parece. El exitoso ataque a objetivos marítimos iraníes mediante municiones terrestres estadounidenses durante la reciente Operación Epic Fury demuestra que los misiles y otras municiones de EE.UU. mantienen su letal precisión, incluso en nuevos entornos.
"Moldova: Between Ambitious Plans and Present-Day Challenges"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Opinion
E-International Relations
8 May 2026
Published: https://www.e-ir.info/2026/05/08/opinion-moldova-between-ambitious-plans-and-present-day-challenges/
Resolving the Republic of Moldova’s separatist issue and joining the European Union are the primary objectives of President Maia Sandu and her administration. Yet, the war between Russia and Ukraine is a constant reminder for Chisinau that there are serious, ever-present day threats to the country’s stability. Russian drones, water pollution, and energy security are daily threats and concerns for the Moldovan population and government; these challenges could also delay Moldova’s preparations for European Union membership. While Moldova has not become a target of the hostilities, incidents continue to occur. Specifically, suspected Russian uncrewed aerial systems (UAS, commonly known as drones) and missiles have been detected flying through Moldovan airspace, while some drones have crashed on Moldovan territory – a reminder that the frontlines of the war are not far away.
" MDM 2026: Marines discuss short-term goals of UGV technology, Forterra & AM General unveil prototypes"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
6 May 2026
Keep autonomy technology simple and focus on logistics: that was the overall message at the Autonomy/ Collaborative Autonomy/ Autonomy Afloat panel at the recently concluded Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington, DC. The speaker, US Marine Colonel Kenneth Jones, Division Director for Science & Technology at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL), specifically referred to uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) and how industry should start by focusing on logistics and then evolve the technology.
"HHI poised to start submarine production in Peru pending election outcome"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
6 May, 2026
South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries confirmed to Shephard that the company is awaiting the Peruvian government’s decision to allow it to move forward with the production of the HDS-1500 submarine.
" SAS 2026: New technologies to support the fleet "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare
28 April 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1044/sas-2026-new-technologies-to-support-the-fleet
The development of major naval technologies, such as warships and submarines, tends to dominate the news cycle. However, niche technologies are just as important for helping the fleet operate effectively. FW MAG spoke with several defense companies prior to and during the recent Sea Air Space (SAS) summit outside Washington, DC, about new systems and contracts for high-tech technology to support the US Navy.
