Wilder Alejandro Sanchez
Wilder Alejandro Sánchez is an analyst who focuses on international defense, security, and geopolitical issues across the Western Hemisphere, Central Asia, and Eastern Europe. He is the President of Second Floor Strategies, a consulting firm in Washington, DC, and a non-resident Senior Associate at the Americas Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies. Follow him on X/Twitter: @W_Alex_Sanchez.
The future of the US military’s dismounted troops
The US military is carrying out initiatives to strengthen and equip dismounted troops, namely infantry squads, special forces, mortar teams, snipers, and reconnaissance units....
FIDAE 2026: L3Harris wants to discuss Viper Shield EW with F-16 operators
Chile will host the FIDAE 2026 expo fair on 7-12 April. The gathering will bring together regional and global aerospace companies and manufacturers. One...
Should Latin America be interested in the Black Hornet 4 nano drone?
The defense company Teledyne FLIR Defense has announced a contract to supply its Black Hornet 4 (BH4) nano-drone to the Swiss armed forces. Specifically,...
US Coast Guard upgrades aerial & surface fleet, and icebreakers are on the way
The US Coast Guard is modernizing and expanding its fleet of aerial and surface platforms: the service’s Lockheed Martin HC-130J aircraft are being modernized...
Textron unveils MMUSV as US Navy announces new strategy
Textron Systems Corporation is expanding its presence in the market of uncrewed surface vessels. On 13 January, the company unveiled its Multi Mission Uncrewed...
Allen-Vanguard announces the sale of new electronic countermeasure systems to a South American military
Allen-Vanguard, a producer of Electronic Countermeasures (ECM), announced on 5 February that it has received a multi-million-dollar order for its Equinox NG and Scorpion...
Oshkosh Defense will deliver additional DXPV Kaaiman to The Netherlands
The US defense company Oshkosh Defense announced on 13 January a new contract to deliver the Dutch Expeditionary Patrol Vehicle (DXPV) Kaaiman to The...
GDLS and AeroVironment develop PERCH launcher, Argentina should take notice
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...
