CABSEC - The Caribbean Basin Martime Security and Coastal Surveillance conference operates at the strategic level and draws in Chiefs of Defence, Service Chiefs as well as ministers and other senior leaders involved in enhancing regional security cooperation throughout the Caribbean. Warships and OPV Latin America is established as the...

John Obdola delivers another exciting article on the geopolitical manoeuvrings happening in LATAM. With globalization, the world is becoming smaller and interconnected, but also more dangerous. Bad actors take advantage of this fact to take their agenda worldwide. John Obdola brings our attention to the encroaching dangers happening in what...

Several Caribbean and South American governments are currently in the process of revitalising their navies. The reasons for this vary from nation to nation however it is clear that there is a reemphasis of security from internal and external threats. This market report highlights the developments in off shore patrol...

The Caribbean is home to 13 sovereign states, 12 dependencies, 1 disputed territory, 7 other overseas territories, and over 44 million people. It faces several challenges to its stability ranging from geopolitical to cyber. This infographic attempts to summarize the varied challenges the Caribbean faces trying to do justice the...

Download the 2022 attendee list to find out who you can expect to meet at this year's CABSEC & OPV LATAM.Attending organisations include Argentine Naval Prefecture, Babcock, Barbados Defence Force, Guardacostas Costa Rica, Guyana Defence Force, Jamaica Defence Force, Kership, L3 Harris Technologies, Leonardo, PAL Aerospace, Saab Technologies, Uruguayan Navy...

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Defence IQ has the privilege to share Rear Admiral Luis Fernando Marquez Velosa, CEO, COTECMAR past presentation on current developments for strengthening capabilities in maritime and riverine environments.This presentation delivers:• Naval development plan 2042• Cotecmar´s technological evolution• Colombian navy capability development through programs and projects• Generating capabilities through ship design,...

South America is seen by many as the US’s backyard, making it a perpetual security interest. A mixture of the rise of near-peer advisories and globalisation have in many ways reset the stage to a similar set to the cold war, albeit with new players and new challenges. Johan Obdola,...

South America’s Maritime Security Challenges continue to evolve and change. The reasons for this are diverse, from political instability to the budget windfalls created by the current energy market dynamics. This marketing map goes over the most recent developments in the Caribbean and South American region regarding oceanic patrol vessels....

In this interview, Rear-Admiral Braschi gives a clear and concise image of what the Peruvian Navy is going through. While the nation looks to invest in its indigenous capabilities limiting the role of foreign suppliers, the Rear Admiral explains that they still have a role in Peru’s Navy. Furthermore, this...

The Peruvian Navy has committed to building a flexible, versatile fleet in line with the Offset Strategy, which requires multi-national partnerships with regional navies and support from international industry to establish local shipbuilding initiatives. A key programme is the replacement of the Navy’s Aguirre frigates. In this exclusive interview, Rear...

Delivered at our Surface Warships Conference that took place earlier this year, this presentation from Rear Admiral David Burden, Director General of Materiel, Argentine Navy outlines Argentina’s plans for procurement and modernisation of its surface fleet.Download the presentation to learn more about:The capabilities needed for Argentina to support Antarctic logisticsPlans...