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, President and Founder of IOSI Global, delves into the unlikely friendships the Maduro regime has fostered with China, Russia, and Iran and what this means for regional security.

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. From Mexico to Chile, the map highlights the latest and most significant deliveries, contracts, and intentions in the OPV domain. A must-read for our CABSEC/SAMSEC conference in November.

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 piece of content is an ideal starting point to understanding the ambitions of Peru and what its plans mean for international cooperation and industry at large.

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 Admiral Augusto Bohorquez Villalta, Chief of Staff, Pacific Operations Command, Peruvian Navy, discusses the Offset Strategy and the replacement of the Aguirre frigates.

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Key benefits of downloading the interview:

• Gain insider insight into the main priorities of the Peruvian Navy’s Offset Strategy from the Peruvian Navy which will attend Warships & OPV Latin America
• Learn more about the key capability requirements for the new frigate fleet, from the Peruvian Navy which will attend Warships & OPV Latin America

In this interview, Rear Admiral Bohorquez Villalta answers the following questions:

• Could you please outline the main priorities that are laid out in the Peruvian Navy Offset Strategy and how it will allow the Navy to conduct a full spectrum of operations?
• The Peruvian Navy is replacing Aguirre class frigates. Could you tell us more about the key capability requirements for the new frigate fleet, and especially in relation to the importance of information and data in the operational environment?
• How is the Peruvian Navy addressing the integration of manned and unmanned aerial platforms, such as helicopters or drones?
• What is the Peruvian Navy view on the need for support from international industry to enhance indigenous shipbuilding capacity?

The Peruvian Navy is officially supporting the Warships & OPV Latin America conference, the premier meeting ground for the Latin American maritime community. The key theme of the conference is the renewal of the surface fleet with flexible and versatile vessels, discussed by a panel of senior military leaders of the region. To download the full agenda of the conference, please click here.

Ahead of this year's Warships & OPV Latin America conference, Defence iQ compiled a map outlining ongoing programmes and key requirements from naval forces in the region.

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Top three benefits of downloading the map:

• Know top acquisition and upgrade priorities from countries that will be present at Warships & OPV Latin America
• Develop business strategies by meeting the right people from countries having active programmes and key requirements at Warships & OPV Latin America
• Gain insights into investment trends from your peers

Download the map to learn more about programmes from countries that will attend Warships & OPV Latin America such as:

Peru – The Offset Strategy, plans for the procurement of two new frigates will start in 2021, and the Coast Guard will acquire two patrol boats valued at US$3.4 million

Colombia – Ongoing replacement of the Navy’s Padilla-class frigates, which will retire in 2024/2025

Chile – Ongoing modernization of the three Cochrane-class frigates at the ASMAR naval shipyard in Talcahuano

Argentina – Delivery of the first of four OPVs by Naval Group, as part of the EUR319 million programme

Uruguay – Agreement signed with China to strengthen the two countries’ their defence relationship

Brazil – Ongoing contract for the Tamandaré-class project between the Brazilian Navy and Águas Azuis consortium valued at US$2 billion for the delivery of four corvettes from 2024 through to 2028

Trinidad and Tobago - The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago has signed an AUS$126 million contract with Austal for the construction of two Cape Class Patrol Boats

Honduras – Delivery of the General José Trinidad Cabañas vessel in late December 2019

Mexico – Commissioning of the first Patrulla Oceánica de Largo Alcance (POLA) long-range ocean patrol vessel in February 2020

Nicaragua – Commissioning of two Damen Stan Patrol 4207 patrol boats in June 2019

Costa Rica – Donation of three 110 foot boats by the U.S. Coast Guard to the Costa Rican Coast Guard

These countries will be represented at Warships & OPV Latin America 2020. To download the full agenda of the conference, please click here. 

View the 2019 Attendee List for Warships & OPV Latin America. Find a break down of Accounts, Countries and Job titles that will be attendance at this years conference. 

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.

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• The capabilities needed for Argentina to support Antarctic logistics
• Plans for renewal and acquisition of OPVs and light frigates
• How Argentina plans on enhancing multi-mission modularity to project credible naval power and retain high readiness for MIO

Rear Admiral Burden will be present at this year’s Warships & OPV Latin America conference, where he will share insights on the renewal of the Argentine Navy’s Surface Fleet.

The Latin America region is seeing a lot of activity in the OPV and Warships market. New vessels are being procured – some being manufactured locally in partnership with foreign ship builders – and existing fleets are being modernised, to help Navies counter the numerous threats and challenges they face. 

Download this map of key ongoing programmes and existing requirements in the region, created by Defence IQ ahead of this year’s Warships & OPVs Latin America conference, to learn more about:

• The Brazilian Navy Ships Projects Center’s development of the 500-ton class NPa 500 T-BR coastal patrol vessel
• Mexican Navy’s procurement of four OPVs, which will be assembled in Mexico
• Uruguay’s plans to build two OPVs in a local shipyard

Brazil's ambitious procurement project includes the acquisition of 4 new Tamandaré-class corvettes and the renewal of its whole surface fleet, with frigates, logistic support vessels and amphibious ships. The 2018 Warships and OPVs Latin America conference is officially supported by the Brazilian Navy and chaired by Vice Admiral (Rtd) Francisco Deiana, Former Director of Naval Engineering of the Brazilian Navy. In this exclusive transcript of his interview with Defence IQ, he discusses here the procurement priorities of the country's Navy, the importance of enhancing strategic partnerships with international solution providers and design priorities in an ever-changing operational environment.

The Latin America Warships and OPVs market is very dynamic, as key procurement programmes in the region are getting an international spotlight. Ahead of the Warships and OPVs Latin America 2018 conference, discover in this exclusive complimentary report key acquisitions, requirements and holdings from nations that will be present at the event, such as Brazil, Colombia, Peru and many more!