Showing posts with label miltech. Show all posts
Showing posts with label miltech. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Warsight: "US SOUTHCOM establishes Autonomous Warfare Command"

 


 

 "US SOUTHCOM establishes Autonomous Warfare Command"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Warsight

29 April, 2026

Published: https://warsight.com/2026/04/29/southcom-autonomous-warfare-command-est/

On 21 April 2026, US Southern Command announced the creation of its Autonomous Warfare Command (SAWC), a new entity tasked with deploying unmanned and autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean. The move signals a deliberate shift in how the Pentagon plans to develop, test and deploy autonomous systems across Latin America and the Caribbean.

 

Future Warfare: " MDM 2026: Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent team up "

 



" MDM 2026: Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent team up "

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare Magazine

29 April 2026

Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1047/mdm-2026-teledyne-flir-defense-and-emesent-team-up

 

Teledyne FLIR Defense and Emesent are unveiling a new integrated uncrewed solution at the Modern Day Marine 2026 (MDM) expo in Washington, DC, for troops to safely inspect contested and sensitive locations, even in GPS-denied environments. FW MAG spoke with Stefan Hrabar, co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Emesent, and Chris Brown, Director of Strategic Initiatives for Teledyne FLIR Defense Unmanned Systems-North America, about what this partnership means and why the US Marines Corps and other services should be interested in it.

At its core, the integrated solution entails installing Emesent’s Hovermap LiDAR Payload on Teledyne FLIR’s SKYRANGER R70 or R80D SKYRAIDER uncrewed aerial systems (UASs), the SUGV 325 small uncrewed ground vehicle, or radiation detection platforms like the MUVE R430. Hovermap is designed for recording and 3D mapping in GPS-denied locations, such as tunnels, urban structures, or areas contaminated with chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear (CBRN) materials. Hovermap uses the LiDAR-based Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) software.

 

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Future Warfare Magazine: " SAS 2026: MARTAC announces upcoming USV delivery to the Philippines, new projects "

 


 

" SAS 2026: MARTAC announces upcoming USV delivery to the Philippines, new projects "

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Future Warfare Magazine

23 April, 2024

Published: https://www.fw-mag.com/shownews/1032/sas-2026-martac-announces-upcoming-usv-delivery-to-the-philippines-new-projects 

At the Sea Air Space expo at the National Harbor, outside of Washington, DC, FW MAG spoke with Seamus Flatley, Chief Growth Officer at the Florida-based MARTAC Systems. The company discussed with FW Mag its upcoming deliveries and projects to expand its family of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for new missions.

The company delivered one DEVIL RAY T-38 and four T-12 USVs to the Philippine Navy in July of 2024. Two additional T-38s will be delivered in May of this year, MARTAC confirmed exclusively to FW MAG. Flatley added that his company has “ongoing discussions about future opportunities with the Armed Forces of the Philippines.” The T-38s are equipped with the launch-and-recovery system manufactured by the Israeli company Sealartec.

 

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Zona Militar: "RTX does not rule out equipping Latin American Navies and Armies with its Phalanx CIWS systems" / "RTX no descarta equipar a las Armadas y Ejércitos de América Latina con el sistema CIWS Phalanx"

 


"RTX does not rule out equipping Latin American Navies and Armies with its Phalanx CIWS systems"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 September 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/09/21/rtx-does-not-rule-out-equipping-latin-american-navies-and-armies-with-its-phalanx-ciws-systems/

The defense company RTX announced on 8 September a US$205 million award from the US Navy for the continued production of the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS). ZM spoke with RTX about the importance of this award and the company’s interest in supplying Phalanx to Latin American navies and armies.

The RTX spokesperson argued, “Latin American navies seeking to enhance their maritime security and protect critical assets can benefit from the Phalanx system.” The system features “advanced radar and gun technology, which provides rapid detection, tracking, and engagement of incoming threats,” the company told ZM, adding, “its ease of integration into existing platforms and minimal maintenance requirements make it an ideal choice for navies operating in diverse and challenging environments.”

 

"RTX no descarta equipar a las Armadas y Ejércitos de América Latina con el sistema CIWS Phalanx"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

21 de Septiembre 2025

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/09/21/rtx-no-descarta-equipar-a-las-armadas-y-ejercitos-de-america-latina-con-el-sistema-ciws-phalanx/

La empresa de defensa RTX anunció el 8 de septiembre un contrato por US$205 millones con la Armada de los Estados Unidos para la producción continua del sistema de armas de corto alcance Phalanx (CIWS). Zona Militar conversó con RTX sobre la importancia de este contrato y el interés de la compañía en suministrar el Phalanx a armadas y ejércitos de América Latina.

 

Un portavoz de RTX señaló: “Las armadas latinoamericanas que busquen mejorar su seguridad marítima y proteger activos críticos pueden beneficiarse del sistema Phalanx”. El sistema incorpora “tecnología avanzada de radar y cañón, lo que permite la detección, seguimiento y enfrentamiento rápido de amenazas entrantes”, indicó la compañía a ZM, agregando que “su facilidad de integración en plataformas existentes y sus mínimos requerimientos de mantenimiento lo convierten en una opción ideal para armadas que operan en entornos diversos y exigentes”.

 


 

 

Sunday, May 18, 2025

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Zona Militar: "BAE Systems begins upgrading U.S. Navy’s MK 45 guns to Mod 4 configuration" / "BAE Systems comenzó la actualización de los cañones MK 45 de la Armada de EE.UU. a la configuración Mod 4"


 

"BAE Systems begins upgrading U.S. Navy’s MK 45 guns to Mod 4 configuration"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

4 February 2025

Published: https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/02/04/bae-systems-begins-upgrading-u-s-navys-mk-45-guns-to-mod-4-configuration/

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

Publicado: https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/02/04/bae-systems-comenzo-la-actualizacion-de-los-canones-mk-45-de-la-armada-de-ee-uu-a-la-configuracion-mod-4/

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.

 

 

Thursday, December 5, 2024

Shephard: "Maris-Tech confirms customers signing up for Jupiter Drones codec and AI-powered system"

 

"Maris-Tech confirms customers signing up for Jupiter Drones codec and AI-powered system"

 Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shephard

5 December 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/maris-tech-confirms-customers-signing-up-for-jupiter-drones-codec-and-ai-powered-system/

Launched at AUSA in October, the company’s multi-stream video codec is attempting to bring a new lease of life to drone technology through its AI accelerator.

Friday, September 13, 2024

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.

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Monday, July 8, 2024

CIMSEC: "Do USVs Have a Future in Latin American and Caribbean Navies?"

 

"Do USVs Have a Future in Latin American and Caribbean Navies?"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

The Southern Tide

Center for International Maritime Security

8 July 2024

Originally published: https://cimsec.org/do-usvs-have-a-future-in-latin-american-and-caribbean-navies/

Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) are sailing full steam ahead, as evidenced by their (deadly) efficiency in attacks by the Ukrainian armed forces against Russian targets across the Black Sea. Though the security landscape in Europe is dramatically different from that of the Western Hemisphere, new technologies are always of interest to any armed service and USVs should be no exception. Whether USVs have a future in Latin America and the Caribbean merits deeper exploration.

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Monday, July 1, 2024

Stars and Stripes: "US Air Force’s NGAD warplane program may crash, and that’s bad"

 

"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.

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.

Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2024-07-01/air-force-ngad-warplane-program-14357694.html
Source - Stars and Stripes

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Sea Control: "Sea Control 525 and 526– Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez"

 

"Sea Control 525 and 526– Maritime Security in Latin America Wilder Alejandro Sanchez "

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Interview with Walker Mills

Sea Control - Episode 525

Center for International Maritime Security

6 June 2024

Originally published: https://cimsec.org/sea-control-525-maritime-security-in-latin-america-wilder-alejandro-sanchez-part-1/ (Part 1)

https://cimsec.org/sea-control-526-maritime-security-in-latin-america-wilder-alejandro-sanchez-part-2/ (Part 2)

The program is joined by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez, an analyst and researcher of Latin American security. The discussion covers some of his recent writing and maritime security in Latin America.

Alejandro has been featured in a wide range of publications including Jane’s, Breaking Defense, and Shepherd Media. Sanchez writes the CIMSEC column “Southern Tide” focused on maritime security in the Caribbean and Latin America, and he is the president and founder of Second Floor Strategies. He is a non-resident senior associate at the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Listen to the episode (525-Part 1)

Listen to the episode (526-Part 2)

Thursday, May 9, 2024

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.

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Shephard Media: "Quantum Systems unveils new Reliant UAS"

 

"Quantum Systems unveils new Reliant UAS"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Air Warfare

Shephard Media

8 May, 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/quantum-systems-unveils-new-reliant-uas/

As well as the new UAS, Quantum Systems has outlined its plans to improve the capabilities of its existing platforms.

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Shephard Media: "Teledyne FLIR launches new SUGV 325"

 

"Teledyne FLIR launches new SUGV 325"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

6 May, 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/teledyne-flir-launches-new-sugv-325-with-multiple-capabilities/

Teledyne FLIR’s new SUGV 325 robot is similar is design to other systems in the company’s portfolio such as the small FirstLook and SUGV (formerly SUGV 310) and falls in-between these two in size.

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Friday, May 3, 2024

Shephard Media: "Red Cat looks to partnerships to expand Teal 2’s wings"

 


"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/

Teal 2 UAV producer Red Cat has unveiled its strategic partnerships and advancements in drone technology in anticipation of the US Army’s decision on the Short-Range Reconnaissance (SRR) programme.

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Shephard Media: Fibrotex develops mobile camouflage systems for US clients

 

"Fibrotex develops mobile camouflage systems for US clients"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

19 July, 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/fibrotex-develops-mobile-camouflage-systems-for-us-clients/

Fibrotex’s camouflage triad will be complete with the development of mobile camouflage systems.

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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.

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Shephard Media: Echoshield 4D radar addresses C-UAS demands

 

"Echoshield 4D radar addresses C-UAS demands"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

18 May, 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/echoshield-4d-radar-addresses-c-uas-demands/

Several DoD and overseas customers have already pre-purchased the EchoShield 4D C-UAS radar ahead of testing, according to manufacturer Echodyne.

Echodyne has developed a new multi-mission cognitive 4D radar called EchoShield, which is undergoing field testing before Block I production is scheduled to begin towards the end of 2022.

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Shephard Media: ReconRobotics aims to broaden Throwbot 2 capabilities

 


"ReconRobotics aims to broaden Throwbot 2 capabilities"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Uncrewed Vehicles

Shephard Media

12 May, 2022

Originally published:  https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/uv-online/reconrobotics-aims-to-expand-throwbot-2-capabilities/

Plans are in place to expand the capabilities of the Throwbot 2 UGV to transport additional payloads.

ReconRobotics displayed its Throwbot 2 (TB2) UGV at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) exhibition in Washington DC on 10-12 May.

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