Stories by Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Russian warships visit Cuba, sending a message to Washington: Analysts

Russian warships visit Cuba, sending a message to Washington: Analysts
Russian warships visit Cuba, sending a message to Washington: Analysts

As fighting continues in Ukraine, experts told Breaking Defense there’s no danger of a Cuban Missile Crisis 2.0, but Russia still wants to project global reach.

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With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold
With back-to-back deals in Peru, South Korea defense industry expands South American foothold

A new shipbuilding deal could be a test case that, if successful, could lead for years more work and millions more in deals for Seoul, in Peru and South America.

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From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last

From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last
From F-16s to NATO, Argentina’s moves tilt West, but ties to China to last

There are flashpoints to watch as Argentina navigates its future between the polar attractions of Washington and Beijing, including future defense deals and a deep space facility.

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Argentina-Denmark F-16 deal would be boon to US in South America: Analysts

Argentina-Denmark F-16 deal would be boon to US in South America: Analysts
Argentina-Denmark F-16 deal would be boon to US in South America: Analysts

The deal is likely to be a key topic of discussion as Gen. Laura Richardson, commander of US Southern Command, travels to Buenos Aires this week.

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India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push

India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push
India’s quest to sell Tejas jets to Argentina gets renewed push

India is very much a geopolitical underdog in the Argentinian competition, as it is up against both the US and China.

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With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts

With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts
With Argentina’s new leader likely comes an ‘austere’ defense budget: Analysts

New President Javier Milei’s top priority is fixing the economy, which could put the brakes on some, but likely not all, planned defense programs, analysts told Breaking Defense.

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Brazil sails mostly alone in push to modernize submarine fleet in South America

Brazil sails mostly alone in push to modernize submarine fleet in South America
Brazil sails mostly alone in push to modernize submarine fleet in South America

With little military threat on the immediate horizon, most South American countries continue to rely on decades-old subs. Brazil is an outlier.

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Unmanned ground vehicles face a rare market challenge in South America: Horses

Unmanned ground vehicles face a rare market challenge in South America: Horses
Unmanned ground vehicles face a rare market challenge in South America: Horses

To be clear, interest in developing UGVs in South America does exist, albeit it in the early stages and in the face of daunting natural landscape.

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South American militaries take aim at narco trafficking with new radars, exercises

South American militaries take aim at narco trafficking with new radars, exercises
South American militaries take aim at narco trafficking with new radars, exercises

Several nations are buying or installing new radars or sending new planes in the air in hopes of better tracking drug transshipments.

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Peruvian Navy sails forward with local shipyard SIMA

Peruvian Navy sails forward with local shipyard SIMA
Peruvian Navy sails forward with local shipyard SIMA

The construction of a second LPD highlights how SIMA, like several other South American shipyards, can now build more complex vessels, reducing the MGP’s reliance on international suppliers.

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