Warsight: "Central Asia’s growing appetite for drones"

 

 

"Central Asia’s growing appetite for drones"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Warsight

26 August, 2026

Published: https://warsight.com/2026/08/26/central-asias-growing-appetite-for-drones/ 

 

The militaries of the five Central Asian countries– Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan – inherited a large inventory of platforms and systems after gaining independence from the Soviet Union. Three and a half decades later, the five militaries are modernising their equipment and these countries are turning to extra-regional suppliers.

For example, Kazakhstan has received its first Airbus A400M transport aircraft in December 2024, while in February 2026 Embraer announced the sale of two C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to the Uzbekistani Air Force. Domestic industries are also developing ground vehicles such as armoured personnel carriers (APCs), and modernising legacy systems. Moreover, drone fever has arrived in the region.

 

 

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.  

The Diplomat: " ‘Golden Kamuy’ and Modern Russo-Japanese Relations "

 

 

"‘Golden Kamuy’ and Modern Russo-Japanese Relation"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez and Marin Ekstrom

 Tokyo Report

The Diplomat

11 August, 2026

Published: https://thediplomat.com/2026/08/golden-kamuy-and-modern-russo-japanese-relations/ 

 

The manga-turned-anime serves as an important pop cultural piece in understanding Japan’s place in the world, most specifically its historic role with Russia and their Northeast Asian borderlands.  

 

Geopolitcal Monitor: "Istanbul 2.0? Kazakhstan Steps into the Ukraine War Diplomatic Arena"

 

 

"Istanbul 2.0? Kazakhstan Steps into the Ukraine War Diplomatic Arena"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Geopolitical Monitor

Opinion

7 August, 2026

Published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/istanbul-2-0-kazakhstan-steps-into-the-ukraine-war-diplomatic-arena/ 

 

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has no end in sight, as military operations by both sides continue deep in enemy territory. The war may have become a new textbook definition of intractable conflict. Since first breaking out in February 2022, several diplomatic attempts have been rolled out to bring a peaceful resolution, without success.

Now Kazakhstan is throwing its proverbial hat into the ring.