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The Defense Sector as an Engine of Transformation in Colombia

In our daily lives, we take for granted technologies that just a few decades ago were the stuff of science fiction. What we use today to hail a taxi or track a package was born in environments where security was a priority and innovation a vital necessity.

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Colombia, active on all fronts

The security challenges facing Colombia are many and varied, ranging from one of the highest homicide rates in Latin America to drug trafficking, disinformation, cyberthreats and natural disasters. In response, the armed forces are stepping up their capabilities by modernizing equipment, fighting misinformation, developing cyber defense resources and increasing coordination with their strategic partners. Here we take a deep dive into the challenges and threats, but also the technological innovations and collaborations employed by the armed forces to maintain national security.

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Defense and Security Markets in Latin America: + 1.5% per Year to 2029

Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and Chile continue to be the leading economies of a rapidly growing continent. This is an exceptional period for Latin America, as the International Monetary Fund has revised its growth rate for 2024 upwards, from 1.9% to 2.3%, while trade is increasing and foreign investment breaking new records . Defense markets are expected to stabilize, with 1.5% annual growth between now and 2029. Security, a shared challenge in the region, is also in high demand.

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Civil Security and Crisis Management: A New Priority for the Region

Particularly hard hit by climate change, Latin American countries are likely to have significant needs in terms of anticipation, prevention and management of major crises.

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Continued Growth for the Cybersecurity Market

The size of the Latin American cybersecurity market is expected to reach $4.85 billion by 2027 and $12.48 billion by 2029. Latin America needs a stronger cybersecurity base to defend the future of its businesses.

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A successful outcome for the 9th edition of the show, with strategic partnerships with Latin American countries

Paris, December 20, 2024 - Expodefensa 2023, the leading international Security and Defense exhibition for Latin America, Bogota (Colombia), closed on a successful note on December 7, 2023. The organizers are thrilled to announce that this year's edition has set a new benchmark for participation and engagement.

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Expodefensa 2023: Bridging Boundaries for Defense and Civilian Prosperity

Ana Catalina Cano, Viceminister for Veterans and GSED – Ministry of Nacional Defense of Colombia explains the role of Expodefensa for the Colombian Ministry of Defence, but also for the Defence and Security sector. This major event serves as a hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, showcasing the capabilities of the armed forces and highlighting the potential of the defence sector for the civilian population. The 2023 edition of Expodefensa innovates with a “dual” concept, beneficial to both defence and civilian needs.

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Securing Tomorrow: Casur’s Commitment to Advancing Human Security at Expodefensa

Expodefensa stands as a significant opportunity for the Defense sector to showcase advancements and future projections of human security in Colombia. Aligned with the National Development Plan and sectoral policies, Casur adopts this concept to strengthen its commitment to the well-being of veteran police affiliates, emphasizing equality, inclusion, and equity.

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Fostering Unity: Colombian Civil Defense’s Vision for Security and Well-being at Expodefensa 2023

The Colombian Civil Defense, sees Expodefensa 2023 as a valuable opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge in national and international Security and Defense. Their new vision is emphasizing human security, social justice, and sustainable development for the well-being of all Colombians.

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Indumil’s Ambitious Vision for Expodefensa: Strengthening Colombia’s Military Industry for 2040 and Beyond

Wilson Fernando Vaquer Rodríguez emphasizes the significant expectations and strategic projections for Expodefensa. Indumil aims to establish alliances to enhance both the commercial and technical aspects of the Colombian military industry. The ambitious goal for the 2040 projection is to enhance and expand weaponry capabilities across air, land, and naval domains.

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Revolutionizing Defense Finance: Caja Honor’s Innovative Offerings at Expodefensa 2023

Caja Honor will participate in Expodefensa 2023 with the aim of providing financial services and products to all members of the armed forces affiliated with the institution. The focus will be on showcasing housing solutions, credit lines, and savings accounts.

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Expodefensa 2023: Caja Honor’s Commitment to Empowering Armed Forces with Financial Solutions

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Expanding Horizons: Collaborative Exploration at Expodefensa 2023

Within the CITAE, the goal at Expodefensa 2023 is to explore the capabilities of invited countries such as Spain, Portugal, and the Dominican Republic, to identify opportunities for cooperation in the aerial, spatial, and cyber domains. The focus is on comprehending industry advancements and military forces’ progress, particularly in space—the new frontier for the Colombian aerospace force.

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Building Stronger Bonds: Colombia’s Approach to Transnational Security Challenges

The government has identified transnational threats, including transnational crime, requiring a fundamental response through strategic alliances. President Gustavo Petro emphasizes the need to strengthen national and transnational alliances to combat various crimes, involving increased collaboration in cooperation, intelligence, information sharing, and judicial cooperation, with ongoing efforts to enhance cooperation with neighboring countries.

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Colombia’s Paradigm Shift: A Human-Centric Approach to Security

Colombia is aiming for the first time at a security policy centered on the theory of human security, with the goal of anticipating, preventing, and building a dignified life. The four objectives of the Colombian government are to protect life, the environment, territorial sovereignty, and to strengthen the public force by addressing issues such as conflict resolution, crime prevention, environmental preservation, defense against cyber attack, international cooperation, and border defense.

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Navigating the Future: Colombian Defense Industry’s Innovation in the Era of AI and Cyberspace

The current Defence and Security environment is facing new threats, requiring the industry to adapt to the challenges of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cyberspace. These crucial issues will guide the industry’s efforts towards innovative strategies with a dual purpose: understanding the new threats and proposing innovative solutions for the public. Concrete responses to contemporary challenges are presented through projects by the GSED and the Colombian Ministry of Defence, including the construction of a Colombian frigate in partnership with the Colombian Navy and Cotecmar, the development of alternative energies with the use of green hydrogen on ships, and the focus on the development of unmanned aircraft, which is attracting a great deal of interest from the national government.

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José Antonio Cambronero: securing South America’s borders in the face of growing threats

In recent years, border security has remained at the heart of cooperation between Europe and South America. On the backdrop of increasing migratory flows, human trafficking, migrant smuggling and environmental crime are giving cause for concern. Eurofront, a European project deployed across four strategic borders in South America, has been working for three years to strengthen integrated border management capabilities and combat human trafficking and migrant smuggling. This North-South cooperation could be given a new lease of life following the EU-CELAC summit last July. We met the Commissioner of the Spanish National Police, José Antonio Cambronero, who is also Director of Component 1 of the Eurofront programme. By Geoffrey Comte

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Leopoldo López Gil: the need to reinforce European presence in Central America and the Caribbean

A member of the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly, the Spanish MEP is an advocate of human rights, democracy and public security at the heart of the Americas. A long-running combat in which he would like to see “the cultural and historical proximity between the European Union and Latin American and Caribbean countries converted into genuine policies” to guarantee the autonomy and stability of both continents. Extract from the interview with Leopoldo López Gil.

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Preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism and combating organised crime: another priority for South America

Combating money laundering, the financing of terrorism and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction is at the heart of Latin America's actions. In charge of this task is the Financial Action Task Force of Latin America (GAFILAT), bringing together 18 countries committed to fighting the expansion of criminal networks. We met its Executive Secretary, Argentinian lawyer Esteban Fullin. By Geoffrey Comte

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An edition dedicated to multi-domain solutions to address Security and Defense challenges in Latin America.

From December 5 to 7, 2023, Bogota will play host to the international tradeshow Expodefensa, for Security and Defense in Latin America.

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SAVE THE DATE: 9th edition of Expodefensa, dedicated to Security and Defense professionals in Latin American countries

Paris, 18th April 2023 – Under the High Patronage of the Colombian Ministry of Defense, the ninth edition of the international trade show Expodefensa for Security and Defense in Latin America, will open to professionals from December 5 to 7, 2023, in Bogotá, Colombia.

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Expodefensa 2021 ends with efficient technology, Security and Defense equipment.

Bogotá, December 1, 2021. During the three days of Expodefensa 2021, Colombia ratified its leadership in technological advances in the Security and Defense sector. The eighth edition concluded with an academic program and a world-class commercial showcase.

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Expodefensa 2021: more than 150 exhibitors already registered

Today, 150 exhibiting companies have already confirmed their participation at the international security and defense trade fair Expodefensa, the leading hub for Defense and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean. Among them are international-level large groups but also local and regional ones. As in the previous edition in 2019, Expodefensa exhibitors cover all the domains associated with Defense and Security. Discover the latest information below.

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News

The Defense Sector as an Engine of Transformation in Colombia

Colombia, active on all fronts

Defense and Security Markets in Latin America: + 1.5% per Year to 2029

Civil Security and Crisis Management: A New Priority for the Region

Continued Growth for the Cybersecurity Market

A successful outcome for the 9th edition of the show, with strategic partnerships with Latin American countries

Expodefensa 2023: Bridging Boundaries for Defense and Civilian Prosperity

Securing Tomorrow: Casur’s Commitment to Advancing Human Security at Expodefensa

Fostering Unity: Colombian Civil Defense’s Vision for Security and Well-being at Expodefensa 2023

Indumil’s Ambitious Vision for Expodefensa: Strengthening Colombia’s Military Industry for 2040 and Beyond

Revolutionizing Defense Finance: Caja Honor’s Innovative Offerings at Expodefensa 2023

Expodefensa 2023: Caja Honor’s Commitment to Empowering Armed Forces with Financial Solutions

Expanding Horizons: Collaborative Exploration at Expodefensa 2023

Building Stronger Bonds: Colombia’s Approach to Transnational Security Challenges

Colombia’s Paradigm Shift: A Human-Centric Approach to Security

Navigating the Future: Colombian Defense Industry’s Innovation in the Era of AI and Cyberspace

José Antonio Cambronero: securing South America’s borders in the face of growing threats

Leopoldo López Gil: the need to reinforce European presence in Central America and the Caribbean

Preventing money laundering and the financing of terrorism and combating organised crime: another priority for South America

An edition dedicated to multi-domain solutions to address Security and Defense challenges in Latin America.

SAVE THE DATE: 9th edition of Expodefensa, dedicated to Security and Defense professionals in Latin American countries

Expodefensa 2021 ends with efficient technology, Security and Defense equipment.

Expodefensa 2021: more than 150 exhibitors already registered

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