" 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.
" ISR small UGVs: helping ground troops see what’s beyond "
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Future Warfare Magazine
8 July, 2026
Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1153/isr-small-ugvs-helping-ground-troops-see-what-rsquo-s-beyond
Two small uncrewed ground vehicles (sUGVs) have recently entered the market: Teledyne Flir Defense’s FIRSTLOOK 125 throwable reconnaissance robot and AeroVironment’s TOM 50RE robot for reconnaissance and explosive ordnance disposal. Both systems aim to fulfill the same demand: to provide ground units, especially dismounted troops, with reconnaissance capabilities.
"Protecting the World Cup From Drones"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Vice News - Substack
28 June, 2026
Published: https://substack.com/home/post/p-203629382
Today, the sound of war isn’t the terrible rumble of a tank or a clattering Kalashnikov. It is the buzz of a drone. Death comes from above in 2026; uncrewed, unafraid and uncomplicated. Aerial warfare, prohibitively expensive since its introduction in the 20th century, is now globally accessible and affordable. This summer, authorities in North America are asking a new question: how do you prevent this threat from leaving the battlefield and entering the soccer pitch?
As I write, the World Cup is in full swing and for the first time in years it feels like the planet is unified in watching something joyful. But the fear in defense circles is that drones could be used by lone wolves, criminal organizations, or terrorist entities to target fans, players and officials at the largest sporting event on Earth.
"The future of the US military’s dismounted troops"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
10 March, 2026
Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2026/03/10/the-future-of-the-us-militarys-dismounted-troops/
"El futuro de las tropas desmontadas de las Fuerzas Armadas de Estados Unidos"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
10 de Marzo, 2026
"NarcoDrones fly across #Latin American skies, with lethal payloads"
Future Warfare Magazine
Issue: 01/2026
Published: Https://fw-mag.com/
"GDLS y AeroVironment desarrollan el lanzador PERCH, Argentina debería tomar nota para sus VCBR 8×8 Stryker"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
20 de Diciembre, 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) y AeroVironment han desarrollado conjuntamente el sistema Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH). En síntesis, PERCH es un lanzador para las municiones merodeadoras Switchblade 300 y Switchblade 600 de AeroVironment, diseñado para los tanques de batalla principales M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 y los vehículos de combate blindado a rueda (VCBR) 8×8 Stryker. En América Latina, el Ejército Argentino opera el Stryker, por lo que Zona Militar dialogó con Mark Hu, gerente de Desarrollo de Negocios en Estados Unidos de GDLS, sobre por qué Buenos Aires debería interesarse en PERCH.
"GDLS and AeroVironment develop PERCH launcher, Argentina should take notice"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
20 December, 2025
General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) and AeroVironment have co-developed the Precision Effects & Reconnaissance, Canister-Housed (PERCH) system. To summarize, PERCH is a launcher for AeroVironment’s Switchblade 300 and Switchblade 600 loitering munitions designed for the M1A2 Abrams SEPv3 main battle tanks and Stryker infantry carrier vehicles. In Latin America, Argentina’s Army operates the Stryker, so Zona Militar spoke with Mark Hu, Manager, U.S. Business Development at GDLS, about why Buenos Aires should be interested in PERCH.
"Thales evolves Land Live Training simulator by adding drone capabilities"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 December, 2025
Thales has unveiled a new version of its Land Live Training (LLT) simulator. This more evolved system has one important novelty: drones can now be integrated into the simulator to enhance training and monitoring. Zona Militar spoke with Bruno Delacourte, Strategy, Marketing, and Product Policy Director at Thales, about this new system.
"Thales evoluciona su simulador Land Live Training al incorporar capacidades con drones"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 de Diciembre, 2025
Thales ha presentado una nueva versión de su simulador Land Live Training (LLT). Este sistema, más evolucionado, incorpora una novedad importante: ahora es posible integrar drones en el simulador para mejorar el entrenamiento y la supervisión. Zona Militar conversó con Bruno Delacourte, Director de Estrategia, Marketing y Política de Producto de Thales, sobre este nuevo sistema.
"Turkey Expands Global Defense Influence: From the Turkic World to Latin America"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Turan Center
18 November, 2025
Turkey’s defense industry is entering a new phase of global expansion—with Latin America emerging as its next strategic frontier. The recent delivery of Otokar vehicles to Ecuador and the ratification of a defense cooperation agreement with Brazil are recent developments in a potential attempt by Ankara to replicate its success in the Turkic world across the Western Hemisphere.
From Regional Power to Global Exporter
Global instability, advanced defense technologies, and new markets have ushered in a golden age for defense industries. Turkey, once a net importer of military hardware, is expanding its global footprint by selling to longstanding allies and new clients.
"Airbus avanza en el desarrollo del nuevo drone logístico VTOL MQ-72C para equipar al Cuerpo de Marines de EE.UU."
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 de Noviembre, 2025
La empresa de defensa Airbus está desarrollando el nuevo MQ-72C Logistics Connector para el Cuerpo de Marines de los Estados Unidos (USMC). En resumen, el Logistics Connector es un dron helicóptero: un sistema aéreo no tripulado (UAS) autónomo de despegue y aterrizaje vertical (VTOL) capaz de transportar grandes cantidades de carga; esta capacidad puede ser invaluable para fuerzas armadas que necesiten trasladar equipo a entornos disputados o a áreas donde las operaciones de abastecimiento por tierra resultan difíciles. Zona Militar habló con Carl Forsling, gerente sénior de Desarrollo Comercial de Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, sobre el futuro de este programa y por qué las fuerzas armadas latinoamericanas deberían prestarle atención.
"Airbus advances in the development of the new MQ-72C VTOL logistics drone to equip the U.S. Marine Corps"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
15 November, 2025
The defense company Airbus is developing a MQ-72C Logistics Connector for the US Marine Corps (USMC). To summarize, the Logistics Connector is a helicopter drone: an autonomous vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) uncrewed aerial system (UAS) capable of carrying significant quantities of cargo; this capability can be invaluable for militaries that want to transport equipment to contested environments or areas where supplying operations by land are challenging. Zona Militar spoke with Carl Forsling Senior Business Development Manager for Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, about the future of this program and why Latin American militaries should take notice.
"Analysis: South American domestic drone programmes fly high"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
12 November, 2025
Armed forces across the globe are increasingly interested in uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) due to their ability to support a variety of missions: combat, reconnaissance and even disaster relief. South America is keeping up. Recent developments in the militaries and defence industries of Brazil and Colombia are examples of the current strong momentum, as many armed forces focus their efforts on locally produced drone options.
"Advances in USV technology help develop tomorrow’s hybrid fleet"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
27 October 2025
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.
"AFA 2025: CUAS solutions demonstrate modularity and portability focus"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
Air Warfare
3 October, 2025
"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
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
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.
"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
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.
"La empresa turca Titra Teknoloji presentó en IDEF a su nuevo drone VTOL Alpin 2"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
1 de Agosto, 2025
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
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.
"BAE Systems successfully conducts first APKWS guided rocket launch from a TRV-150 drone"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
26 July 2025
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
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.
"Companies looking to develop integrated, mobile CUAS systems for frontline troops"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Shephard
Backgrounder
22 July 2025
"DroneShield announces new contracts for a Latin American defense customer"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Zona Militar
19 July 2025
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
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.
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).
"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
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
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.
