"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.
" Satellite 2026: A focus on portable military SATCOM systems"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
7 April, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1004/satellite-2026-a-focus-on-portable-military-satcom-systems
Several companies that provide military solutions, specifically satellite communication (SATCOM) systems, were present at the recent Satellite 2026 expo, held in Washington, DC, from 23-26 March.
FW MAG visited the SatShow to review new mobile SATCOM systems for both vehicles and dismounted troops. The evolution of warfare does not involve only new lethal weapons, but also communications systems to ensure that troops on the ground and in the frontlines can communicate quickly and reliably.
"Exportable Energy: The next frontier for light, tactical vehicles"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
6 November, 2025
At the recent Association of the United States Army (AUSA) defense expo in Washington, DC, several light tactical vehicles carried payloads. The key question to consider is where does the energy to power them come from? Zona Military spoke with representatives from defense companies who are deeply invested in and well-versed in this field.
"Energía exportable, la próxima frontera para los vehículos tácticos ligeros"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
7 November, 2025
En la reciente feria de defensa de la Asociación del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (AUSA) en Washington, D.C., varios vehículos tácticos ligeros portaban cargas útiles. La pregunta clave es: ¿de dónde proviene la energía para alimentarlos? Zona Militar conversó con representantes de empresas de defensa con amplia experiencia y profundo conocimiento en este campo.
"US Navy moves quickly with uncrewed vessels and industry follows"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
23 June 2025
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 de Junio del 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat ha anunciado planes para expandir su familia de sistemas no tripulados mediante el desarrollo de su primera embarcación de superficie no tripulada (USV), denominada Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar habló en exclusiva con el vicepresidente de marketing de Red Cat, Stan Nowak, sobre este nuevo proyecto y la familia de sistemas aéreos no tripulados (UAS) de la compañía.
"From UASs to USVs: Red Cat develops uncrewed surface vessel
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
10 June 2025
Zona Militar
Red Cat has announced plans to expand its family of uncrewed systems by developing its first uncrewed surface vessel (USV), the Expeditionary Multi-Role Craft. Zona Militar spoke exclusively with Red Cat’s Vice President of Marketing, Stan Nowak, about this new project and the company’s family of uncrewed aerial systems (UASs).
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 May, 2025
"Saab expone sus proyectos y objetivos para equipar a las Fuerzas Armadas de América Latina"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
24 de Mayo, 2025
"Smartshooter develops integrated solutions for cUAS missions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 May, 2025
"Smartshooter desarrolla soluciones integradas para misiones cUAS"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
18 de Mayo, 2025
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 May, 2025
Camouflage is a critical component of military operations, and Fibrotex is laser-focused on providing different types of signature management systems, including heat and RADAR, to its global clients. The US company, Fibrotex USA, has contracts with the US Army and US Marine Corps (USMC) and will expand its physical footprint in the US by opening a new research & development centre. At the Modern Day Marine (MDM), Zona Militar spoke with Eyal Malleron, CEO of Fibrotex USA, about the present and future of camouflage and its role in warfare.
"Fibrotex USA suministra sistemas de camuflaje a las Fuerzas Armadas de EE.UU. y se prepara para el futuro de la guerra"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
16 de Mayo, 2025
El camuflaje es un componente fundamental de las operaciones militares y Fibrotex se concentra en brindar distintos tipos de sistemas de gestión de firmas, incluidos calor y RADAR, a sus clientes globales. La empresa estadounidense Fibrotex USA tiene contratos con el Ejército y el Cuerpo de Marines de Estados Unidos (USMC) y ampliará su presencia física en Estados Unidos abriendo un nuevo centro de investigación y desarrollo. En el Modern Day Marine (MDM), Zona Militar conversó con Eyal Malleron, CEO de Fibrotex USA, sobre el presente y el futuro del camuflaje y su papel en la guerra.
"Polaris develops a new MRZR Alpha, works on international orders"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 May 2025
As the readers of Zona Militar know, the Argentine Army recently received a batch of Polaris MRZR vehicles. Polaris is a well-known supplier of light and modular tactical vehicles to global armed forces, and ZM recently spoke with the company at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) to learn more about upcoming deliveries and projects.
"Polaris desarrolla un nuevo MRZR Alpha y trabaja en pedidos internacionales"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 de Mayo, 2025
Como saben los lectores de Zona Militar, el Ejército Argentino recibió recientemente un lote de vehículos Polaris MRZR. Polaris es un conocido proveedor de vehículos tácticos ligeros y modulares para las fuerzas armadas globales, y ZM habló recientemente con la empresa en Modern Day Marine (MDM) para conocer más sobre las próximas entregas y proyectos.
"BAE Systems expands Amphibious Combat Vehicle family with modular capabilities for future missions"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
13 May 2025
"Oshkosh Defense starts production on ROGUE-Fires and develops MTVR 4×4 variant"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Land Warfare
Shephard
12 May 2025
"Raytheon’s Barracuda completes anti-mine tests as company looks to expand role"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard
11 April 2025
"BAE Systems begins upgrading U.S. Navy’s MK 45 guns to Mod 4 configuration"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
4 February 2025
BAE Systems was awarded a contract for the US Navy, worth over US$70 million, to upgrade the fleet’s Mk 45 5-inch Gun systems and ancillary equipment. The modernization of the cannons occurs at a time of significant tensions between Washington and other global naval superpowers; moreover, US warships operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden regularly shoot down drones and missiles fired by Houthi rebels from Yemen. BAE spoke with Zona Militar about the importance of this award.
"BAE Systems comenzó la actualización de los cañones MK 45 de la Armada de EE.UU. a la configuración Mod 4"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
4 de Febrero, 2025
BAE Systems recibió un contrato de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, valorado en más de 70 millones de dólares, para modernizar los sistemas de cañones Mk 45 de 5 pulgadas de la flota y su equipo auxiliar. La modernización de estos cañones se produce en un contexto de tensiones significativas entre Washington y otras potencias navales globales; además, los buques de guerra estadounidenses que operan en el mar Rojo y el golfo de Adén derriban regularmente drones y misiles lanzados por los rebeldes hutíes desde Yemen. BAE habló con Zona Militar sobre la importancia de este contrato.
"Regent’s Viceroy seaglider prepares for trials"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Naval Warfare
Shephard Media
9 August, 2024
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/naval-warfare/regents-viceroy-seaglider-prepares-for-trials/
"Navigating Next-Gen Air Power in the Indo-Pacific"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Asia Defense
The Diplomat
15 July 2024
Originally published: https://thediplomat.com/2024/07/navigating-next-gen-air-power-in-the-indo-pacific/
The United States’ Indo-Pacific adversaries are already working on their next-generation fighter jets. Washington can’t fall behind.
"US Air Force’s NGAD warplane program may crash, and that’s bad"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Stars And Stripes
1 July 2024
Originally published: https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2024-07-01/air-force-ngad-warplane-program-14357694.html
At a time of acute global disorder, with America’s adversaries investing heavily in their air forces, developing and procuring America’s next generation of aircraft is vital for our national security. The recent comments by the U.S. Air Force’s leadership signaling that the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter program appears to be in peril is a troubling development at a particularly inopportune time.
"Red Cat looks to partnerships to expand Teal 2’s wings"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Uncrewed Vehicles
Shephard Media
2 May, 2024
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/red-cat-looks-to-select-partnerships-to-expand-teal-2s-wings/
"Emgepron and Tidewise team up to develop first ‘made-in-Brazil’ USV"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Uncrewed Vehicles
Shephard Media
8 March, 2024
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/emgepron-and-tidewise-team-up-to-develop-first-made-in-brazil-usv/
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Air Warfare
Shephard Media
30 June, 2023
Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/xtend-aims-to-expand-uas-footprint-in-us-and-app-store/
Israeli UAS developer XTEND will open a production facility in Florida to meet demand from DoD clients and also has signed a partnership with software development company SightX
