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 premier meeting ground for the higher naval commands of the region and their international partners, the conference supports Latin American navies renew their surface fleets with flexible and versatile vessels by facilitating industry engagement.

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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 is considered the US’s backyard.

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 programmes in the region building off last years market report. Essential reading for anyone interested in the OPV market in the region.

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 varied situations the region faces. This is an excellent snap-shot of the situation which contextualises the security and political concerns of the CABSEC portion of the coming conference. A must read for our conference goers.

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 and many more!

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, construction & cooperation

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.

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 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.