WELCOME TO THE NEW DIRECTOR OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE COLLEGE
On Tuesday, April 28, the Director General of the Secretariat of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), Major General Reinaldo Salgado Beato, welcomed the Director of the Inter-American Defense College, Major General Joshep M. Lestorti, who paid a working visit to the IADB headquarters, with the purpose of […]
Participation of the IADB in the XXIX International Meeting of National Directors of Mine Action and Advisors of the United Nations
Where the Future of Mine Action Is Being Defined: On April 24 in Geneva, Switzerland, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the XXIX International Meeting of National Directors of Mine Action and Advisors to the United Nations, the leading global forum on mine action. In this space, […]
WORKING MEETING OF THE INTER-AMERICAN DEFENSE BOARD WITH THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN MISSIONS
On Thursday, April 23, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in a working meeting at the Office of Foreign Missions (OFM), where key aspects related to the EAD (Employment Authorization Document) and DWA forms, essential for processing work permits in the United States with USCIS, were addressed. During the meeting, […]
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT OF THE JID TO THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF PARAGUAY TO THE OAS
On Wednesday, April 15, the Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a working meeting with Ambassador Raul Florentin Antola of the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Paraguay to the Organization of American States (OAS), for the purpose of conducting a courtesy visit to present […]
CLOSURE OF ANTI-DRONE EXPERTS FORUM
The Counter Drone Operations Forum concluded on Friday, April 17th, with a final conference and outstanding presentations marking the end of this important event. During the ceremony, certificates were awarded to participants, and a meaningful exchange of institutional gifts took place, strengthening ties […]
CONFERENCE ON THE CURRENT HEMISPHERIC SITUATION
On Wednesday, April 15, the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB), through the Hemispheric Defense Consultative Commission (HDC), held a conference entitled "Current Hemispheric Situation," featuring Captain Leonardo Mattos as the speaker. The conference focused on the hemispheric situation and its evolution in the area of […]
COUNTER-DRONE OPERATIONS EXPERTS FORUM
The forum will address the growing use of drones, the risks associated with their deployment, and their impact on the transformation of airspace. It will also analyze the technologies and systems developed for their detection and neutralization, under a multi-domain operations approach that is redefining air safety. Additionally, the challenges […]
PARTICIPATION OF THE JID LEADERSHIP IN THE “HAITI TODAY” SYMPOSIUM
On Tuesday, April 14, the Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) participated in the symposium “Haiti Today,” an academic forum for reflection and analysis on the political, social, economic, and security situation in the Republic of Haiti. The event featured the valuable participation of officials from the Organization of American States, […]
FIRST FORUM OF EXPERTS ON COUNTER-DRONE OPERATIONS PART II
On Tuesday, April 14, the First Forum of Experts on Counter-Drone Operations in the Republic of Ecuador continued. During the forum, presentations were given on drone organization and counter-drone projects within the Ecuadorian Armed Forces, held at the facilities of the Army Aviation Brigade No. […]
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT OF THE JID TO THE AMBASSADOR OF HONDURAS TO THE OAS
On Monday, April 13, the Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a working meeting with the Ambassador of Honduras to the Organization of American States, Maria Marlene Villela Franco, with the purpose of strengthening cooperation and dialogue on security and defense matters […]
INSTITUTIONAL VISIT OF THE JID TO THE AMBASSADOR OF ECUADOR TO THE OAS
On Friday, April 10, the Leadership of the Inter-American Defense Board (IADB) held a working meeting with the Ambassador of Ecuador to the Organization of American States, Monica Palencia, with the purpose of strengthening cooperation and dialogue on hemispheric security and defense. The […]
1st FORUM OF EXPERTS ON COUNTER-DRONE OPERATIONS
The First Forum of Experts on Counter-Drone Operations in the Republic of Ecuador was inaugurated on Monday, April 13th, and will take place from April 13th to 17th, 2026. This important meeting brings together 24 expert officers from 16 member countries (Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, the United States, Guatemala, Guyana, […]
