FW MAG: " ISR small UGVs: helping ground troops see what’s beyond "

 

" 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. 

Zona Militar: "Exportable Energy: The next frontier for light, tactical vehicles" / "Energía exportable, la próxima frontera para los vehículos tácticos ligeros"

 

"Exportable Energy: The next frontier for light, tactical vehicles"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Zona Militar

6 November, 2025

https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2025/11/06/exportable-energy-the-next-frontier-for-light-tactical-vehicles/ 

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

https://www.zona-militar.com/2025/11/07/energia-exportable-la-proxima-frontera-para-los-vehiculos-tacticos-ligeros/

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.

 

Shephard News: "USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

 

"USMC plans bigger punch for ARV-30"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

10 May 2024

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/usmc-plans-bigger-punch-for-arv-30/

Approximately 500 Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle 30mm autocannon (ARV-30) are expected to be procured by the USMC, with deliveries scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2032. The programme is expected to be worth between US$1.8-US$6.8 billion.

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Shephard Media: "GM Defense selected for DoD energy storage project, showcases concept vehicles"

 "GM Defense selected for DoD energy storage project, showcases concept vehicles"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

29 June, 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/gm-defense-selected-by-dod-showcases-concept-vehicles/

GM Defense announced on 27 June that it has been selected by the DoD's Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to prototype an efficient energy storage unit (ESU). The company also displayed its new Electric Military Concept Vehicle at Modern Day Marine.

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Shephard Media: "Polaris adds remote weapon station to MRZR Alpha light vehicle"

 

"Polaris adds remote weapon station to MRZR Alpha light vehicle"
Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

28 June 2023

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/polaris-adds-remote-weapon-station-to-mrzr-alpha-light-vehicle/

Polaris displayed an MRZR Alpha vehicle fitted with a Kongsberg Protector RS2 remote weapon station (RWS) at the Modern Day Marine (MDM) expo in Washington DC.

 

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Shephard Media: US donates equipment to three Central American partners

 

"US donates equipment to three Central American partners"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Defence Notes

Shephard Media

25 October 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/us-donates-equipment-to-three-central-american-partners/

The US is supplying aircraft and vehicles to the armed forces of three Central American nations to help them meet regional security and defence needs.

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Shephard Media: "Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha"

 

"Polaris broadens use cases for tracked MRZR Alpha"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

31 May, 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/polaris-broadens-use-cases-for-tracked-mrzr-alpha/

The design of the tracked version of the MRZR Alpha vehicle, originally intended for Arctic mobility, has been refined to cope with soft soil and mixed terrain.

Orders are in place and Polaris Government and Defense has begun production of a new tracked variant of the MRZR Alpha, with deliveries to begin in Q2 2022 of two- and four-seater configurations, company representatives explained to Shephard during the recent Modern Day Marine (MDM) exhibition in Washington DC.

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Shephard Media: "SAIC continues tests of ‘quarterback-style’ ARV"

 

"SAIC continues tests of ‘quarterback-style’ ARV"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Land Warfare

Shephard Media

25 May, 2022

Originally published: https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/saic-continues-tests-of-quarterback-style-arv/

SAIC is carrying on with data collection as its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle demonstrator undergoes trials.

Tests will continue of an Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV) technology demonstrator built by Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC), company representatives have told Shephard.

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