Future Warfare: " Forterra selected for Infantry Last Tactical Mile program "

 

 

 

" Forterra selected for Infantry Last Tactical Mile program"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare

3 September, 2026

Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1224/forterra-selected-for-infantry-last-tactical-mile-program  

 Forterra’s MESA uncrewed ground vehicle (UGV) has been selected for the US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) program. As ground services seek to integrate uncrewed vehicles into their operations, FW MAG chatted with Pat Acox, Vice President of Defense at Forterra, about the company’s UGV and the future of uncrewed technology.

Future Warfare Magazine: " Epirus announces new contract with US Marine Corps "

 

 

" Epirus announces new contract with US Marine Corps "

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare Magazine

14 August, 2026

Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1208/epirus-announces-new-contract-with-us-marine-corps

 

Epirus, producer of the LEONIDAS Counter-Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS) platform, announced on 10 August a contract with the US Marine Corps (USMC) worth $11 million for the High-power Microwave Autonomous Vehicle Operational Capability (HAVOC) programme.  

Zona Militar: "BAE Systems presentó la variante de Guerra Electrónica del nuevo Vehículo de Combate Anfibio ACV 8×8" / "BAE Systems unveils ACV Electronic Warfare variant"

 

"BAE Systems presentó la variante de Guerra Electrónica del nuevo Vehículo de Combate Anfibio ACV 8×8"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

23 de Mayo del 2026

Publicado:  https://www.zona-militar.com/2026/05/23/bae-systems-presento-la-variante-de-guerra-electronica-del-nuevo-vehiculo-de-combate-anfibio-acv-8x8/

BAE Systems continúa expandiendo su familia de Vehículos de Combate Anfibio 8×8 (ACV); durante la reciente exposición Modern Day Marine celebrada en Washington D.C., la compañía presentó el demostrador del Vehículo de Combate Anfibio de Guerra Electrónica (ACV EW). Zona Militar conversó con Rebecca McGrane, vicepresidenta y gerente general de Vehículos Anfibios de BAE Systems, sobre esta nueva variante y el futuro del programa ACV para los Marines de los Estados Unidos.

 

 "BAE Systems unveils ACV Electronic Warfare variant"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

23 May, 2026

Published:  https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/05/23/bae-systems-unveils-acv-electronic-warfare-variant/

BAE Systems continues to expand its family of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV); at the recent Modern Day Marine expo in Washington, DC, the company displayed the Amphibious Combat Vehicle Electronic Warfare (ACV EW) demonstrator. Zona Militar spoke with Rebecca McGrane, vice president and general manager of Amphibious Vehicles at BAE Systems, about this new variant and the future of the ACV program for the US Marines. 

 

 

Shephard: "Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?"

 

 

"Are counter-drone systems for dismounted troops emerging as the next procurement battle?"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard 

20 May, 2026

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/counter-drone-systems-dismounted-troops-emerging-next-procurement-battle/

 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.

Future Warfare: " SAS 2026: LEONIDAS HPM C-UxS system has successful tests "

 

 

" SAS 2026: LEONIDAS HPM C-UxS system has successful tests "

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare

22 April 2026

Published:  https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1030/sas-2026-leonidas-hpm-c-uxs-system-has-successful-tests

Epirus, the producer of LEONIDAS, a high-power microwave (HPM) counter-uncrewed system (C-UxS) platform, is advancing across multiple fronts in 2026. Besides integrating its LEONIDAS HPM system with GDLS & Kodiak AI and seeking to break into the Latin America market, the company is also working on a maritime version: enter LEONIDAS H2O. 

Zona Militar: "Contra-UAV: Epirus entabla contactos con Colombia y también trabaja con GDLS y Kodiak AI en el Leonidas AGV" / "

 

 "Contra-UAV: Epirus entabla contactos con Colombia y también trabaja con GDLS y Kodiak AI en el Leonidas AGV"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

11 de Abril, 2026

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2026/04/11/contra-uav-epirus-entabla-contactos-con-colombia-y-tambien-trabaja-con-gdls-y-kodiak-ai-en-el-leonidas-agv/ 

 Tres importantes empresas de defensa, Epirus, General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) y Kodiak AI, se han asociado para desarrollar un nuevo vehículo autónomo para misiones contra vehículos aéreos no tripulados (Counter-UAV): el Leonidas Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV). El vehículo fue presentado en la reciente exposición AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exhibition en Alabama. Zona Militar conversó con Andrew Wargofchik, portavoz de Epirus, sobre el Leonidas AGV y los proyectos de la empresa en América Latina.

 

 

Zona Militar: "Allen-Vanguard announces the sale of new electronic countermeasure systems to a South American military" / "Allen-Vanguard entregará nuevos sistemas de contramedidas Equinox NG y Scorpion 2 a las Fuerzas Armadas de un país Sudamericano"

"Allen-Vanguard announces the sale of new electronic countermeasure systems to a South American military"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

10 February, 2026

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/02/10/allen-vanguard-announces-the-sale-of-new-electronic-countermeasure-systems-to-a-south-american-military/

Allen-Vanguard, a producer of Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), announced on 5 February that it has received a multi-million-dollar order for its Equinox NG and Scorpion 2 ECM systems. The client is an undisclosed South American military. Zona Militar had an exclusive interview with Bobby Strawbridge, President of Allen-Vanguard, to discuss this sale and the future.

 

"Allen-Vanguard entregará nuevos sistemas de contramedidas Equinox NG y Scorpion 2 a las Fuerzas Armadas de un país Sudamericano"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

10 de Febrero del 2026

Publicado:  https://www.zona-militar.com/2026/02/10/allen-vanguard-entregara-nuevos-sistemas-de-contramedidas-equinox-ng-y-scorpion-2-a-las-fuerzas-armadas-de-un-pais-sudamericano/

Allen-Vanguard, fabricante de sistemas de Contramedidas Electrónicas (ECM), anunció el pasado 5 de febrero que ha recibido un pedido multimillonario para sus sistemas ECM Equinox NG y Scorpion 2. El cliente es una fuerza armada sudamericana cuya identidad no fue revelada. Zona Militar mantuvo una entrevista exclusiva con Bobby Strawbridge, presidente de Allen-Vanguard, para dialogar sobre esta venta y las perspectivas a futuro.

 

Shephard: "Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet"

 

"Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Shephard

27 October 2025

Published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/advances-in-usv-tech-help-develop-tomorrows-hybrid-fleet/

As services like the Royal Navy and US Navy aim to develop hybrid fleets to reduce reliance on and dangers to crewed vessels, L3Harris, Metal Shark and Red Cat step forward.

The revolution of autonomous systems is not occurring solely on land and in the air. Uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and systems that can be integrated aboard these vessels – some of which are meant to defeat other uncrewed systems – are being produced, tested and fielded. 

 

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

Zona Militar: "US Army discusses field artillery and air defense in high-profile conference" / "El Ejército de EE.UU. esta transformando la conformación de sus unidades de artillería de campaña, cohetes y defensa aérea"

 

 

 "US Army discusses field artillery and air defense in high-profile conference"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
11 December, 2024

Originally published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2024/12/11/us-army-discusses-field-artillery-and-air-defense-in-high-profile-conference/

 

Senior US Army officers discussed the future of units, equipment, and strategies at the recent “Land-Based Fires in Large Scale Combat Operations” conference. The event, organized by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), focused on how field artillery and air defense units will be organized in the future and what technologies the Army is developing or acquiring.

Major General Winston Brooks, Commanding General of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, based in Oklahoma, provided some updates. “We are transitioning our regular Army rocket battalions to a 3×9 formation,” meaning three batteries with nine launchers, while the “Army National Guard will transition to a 2×9 formation.” The objective is to increase mass and lethality in large-scale operations.

 

"El Ejército de EE.UU. esta transformando la conformación de sus unidades de artillería de campaña, cohetes y defensa aérea"

 

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

11 de Diciembre, 2024

Originalmente publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2024/12/11/el-ejercito-de-ee-uu-esta-transformando-la-conformacion-de-sus-unidades-de-artilleria-de-campana-cohetes-y-defensa-aerea/

Altos oficiales del Ejército de los Estados Unidos debatieron sobre el futuro de las unidades, equipos y estrategias durante la reciente conferencia “Fuegos Basados en Tierra en Operaciones de Combate a Gran Escala”. El evento, organizado por la Asociación del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (AUSA), se centró en cómo se organizarán las unidades de artillería de campaña y defensa aérea en el futuro y qué tecnologías está desarrollando o adquiriendo el Ejército.

El General de División Winston Brooks, Comandante General del Centro de Excelencia de Fuegos y Fort Sill, con sede en Oklahoma, ofreció algunas actualizaciones: “Estamos transformando los batallones de cohetes del Ejército Regular a una formación 3×9”, es decir, tres baterías con nueve lanzadores, mientras que “la Guardia Nacional del Ejército adoptará una formación 2×9”. El objetivo es incrementar la masa y la letalidad en operaciones a gran escala.

 

 

 

 

Shephard Media: "US Army Aviation targets increased UAS and CUAS capabilities"

 

"US Army Aviation targets increased UAS and CUAS capabilities"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shephard Media

13 September 2024

Despite claiming there was no need for a drone corps, Army Aviation remains ready to address UAS and CUAS warfighter requirements, as it focuses on adaptability and rapid deployment across all levels of warfare.

Continue reading....

 

 

 

Shephard Media: "Dedrone’s latest uncrewed solutions offers “complete CUAS DTI-M kill chain”"

 

"Dedrone’s latest uncrewed solutions offers 'complete CUAS DTI-M kill chain'"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shephard Media

25 June 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/dedrones-latest-uncrewed-solutions-offers-complete-cuas-dti-m-kill-chain/

DedroneOnTheMove, which integrates advanced sensor-fusion and mitigation technologies, was showcased at Eurosatory 2024 and has been designed for deployment to enhance airspace security in high-risk environments.

Continue reading... 

Shephard Media: "R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV"

 

"R600MC tested in Counter-UAS role from S-MET UGV"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

9 May 2024,

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/r600mc-tested-in-counter-uas-role-from-s-met-ugv/

Developed in cooperation with Javelin Joint Venture, the R600MC integrates four launchers (two in a pod on each side) for the FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank guided missile along with 30x113mm cannon and +M240B 7.62mm coaxial machine gun.

Continue reading... 

Shephard Media: "Dedrone supplies CUAS systems to Ukraine and increases signal library"

 

 "Dedrone supplies CUAS systems to Ukraine and increases signal library"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shephard Media

20 March, 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/dedrone-supplies-cuas-systems-to-ukraine-and-increases-signal-library/

Dedrone has announced a strategic expansion via 16 new governmental contracts as the US-based CUAS company continued to develop its drone countermeasure technologies.

Dedrone has announced the “closing of 16 new governmental contracts with global customers” in 2023, among which Ukraine received DroneDefender jammer rifles and “hundreds” of DedronePortable kits, a simplified version of the DedroneTactical counter-UAS system.

Continue reading... 

Shephard Media: "Smartshooter seeks US military interest in remote control fire control stations"

 "Smartshooter seeks US military interest in remote control fire control stations"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Digital Battlespace

Shephard Media

30 June, 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/smartshooter-seeks-us-military-interest-in-remote-controlled-fire-control-stations/

Smartshooter has unveiled a remotely controlled fire control system (FCS) integrated with radar and is looking for US DoD interest.

Continue reading...

Shephard Media: "TCI and ECS's new counter-drone system foregrounds ease of use"

 

"TCI and ECS's new counter-drone system foregrounds ease of use"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Digital Battlespace

Shephard Media

8 November 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/digital-battlespace/tci-and-ecss-new-counter-drone-system-foregrounds-ease-of-use-and-operator-training/

TCI and Enterprise Control Systems displayed a new version of their BlackTALON counter-uncrewed systems (C-UAS) solution at this year's Association of Old Crows event with an emphasis on ease of use.

Continue reading...

Shephard Media: AUSA 2022: Valkyrie system ready to detect UAS threats

 

"AUSA 2022: Valkyrie system ready to detect UAS threats"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

12 October 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/ausa-2022-valkyrie-system-ready-to-detect-uas-threats/

Valkyrie C-UAS software is scalable to meet various mission requirements for US and allied militaries.

Continue reading...