SPECIAL CBRN DEFENSE COURSE II PROMOTION 2026
From July 15 to August 28, the Special Course on Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological (NBC) Defense was held in Brasília at the facilities of the Brazilian Navy's Third NBC Defense Battalion. The training brought together 22 participants, including personnel from the Brazilian Navy, allied forces, and military personnel from […]
LEADERSHIP OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD HOLDS TECHNICAL COORDINATION MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE OAS COMMISSPHERIC SECURITY COMMISSION
In a space for dialogue and technical coordination, the leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), headed by Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Director General of the IADB Secretariat, and Major General César Macedo García, Chairman of the IADB Council of Delegates, held a meeting with His Excellency […]
CEREMONY FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD MEDAL TO DELEGATES FROM GUYANA AND BRAZIL
In a solemn ceremony, the Inter-American Defense Board Medal was awarded as an act of recognition for merit, discipline, and honor. The day was dedicated to highlighting the unwavering commitment of the distinguished Delegates from Guyana and Brazil to the defense and security of the hemisphere. […]
VISIT OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF NAVIGATION OF THE NAVY OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL, ADMIRAL SÍLVIO LUÍS DOS SANTOS
The Inter-American Defense Board extended its warmest welcome to Admiral Sílvio Luís Dos Santos and the distinguished delegation that accompanied him. His visit was a particularly significant event and represented a valuable opportunity to strengthen existing institutional ties. Admiral Sílvio Luís Dos Santos's presence at the IADB […]
VISIT OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF OF THE JOINT COMMAND OF THE ARMED FORCES OF BRAZIL, SQUADRON ADMIRAL RENATO RODRIGUES DE AGUIAR FREIRE
The Inter-American Defense Board extended a most cordial and distinguished welcome to Admiral Renato Rodrigues de Aguiar Freire, Chief of Staff of the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of the Federative Republic of Brazil, who paid an official visit to the institution's headquarters, accompanied by his delegation. The […]
THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFESA BOARD (IDB) PARTICIPATES IN OPERAÇÃO FURNAS 2026
Colonel Luis Miguel Belloso Morante, who accompanies the exercise activities as a representative of the Organization. The operation integrates the training program of the Force of Fuzileiros of the Esquadra da Marinha do Brasil, amphibious troop of expeditionary nature and suddenly began, turned to work in amphibious operations, ribeirinhas, of support to Civil Defense and in […]
THE CHALLENGES OF HEMISPHERIC SECURITY IN A TRANSFORMING WORLD
The Inter-American Defense Board held an academic conference dedicated to analyzing the main challenges facing international security and their impact on the Americas. The presentations highlighted how the international system is undergoing a period of profound transformation, characterized by strategic competition among major powers, the questioning of […]
PROFESSIONAL VISIT OF THE ECUADORIAN ARMY ACADEMY TO THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD
The Ecuadorian Army War Academy conducted a professional visit to the Inter-American Defense Board as part of the academic activities scheduled for the General Staff Course. Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, Director General of the Secretariat of the Brazilian Army, accompanied by Brigadier General […]
INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD AWARDS HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. JEFFREY DAVIDSON BOSTIC, PRESIDENT OF BARBADOS
During Extraordinary Meeting No. 002-2026 of the Council of Delegates of the Inter-American Defense Board, the Inter-American Defense Board Medal, in the grade of Grand Medal of the IADB, was awarded to His Excellency Jeffrey Davidson Bostic, President of Barbados. This high distinction recognizes his outstanding […]
VISIT OF THE LEADERSHIP OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD TO THE AMBASSADOR OF COLOMBIA, LAURA GIL
On Thursday, June 4, the Director General of the Secretariat of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) paid a working visit to the Office of the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), where he met with Ambassador Laura Gil, Assistant Secretary General of the OAS. During the meeting, […]
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR “STATES' CAPACITY FOR COOPERATION AGAINST ILLICIT TRAFFICKING IN ARMS AND AMMUNITION IN THE HEMISPHERE”
The Inter-American Defense Board held the International Seminar: States' Capacity for Cooperation Against the Illicit Trafficking of Arms and Ammunition in the Hemisphere, which takes on greater relevance on the Inter-American Day Against Terrorism, a direct threat to the security and stability of the hemisphere. The opening remarks were delivered by […]
The Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) received an official visit from the Permanent Representative of Haiti to the Organization of American States (OAS)
The IADB leadership held a working meeting with His Excellency Ambassador Jean Josué Pierre, Permanent Representative of Haiti to the OAS, and his delegation, addressing initiatives aimed at strengthening cooperation, technical advice, and training in defense and security matters, in accordance with the mandates of the […]
