The Inter-American Naval Telecommunication Network (RITN), the XIV Inter-American Naval Conference specializing in telecommunications and information technologies, was held in Panama City between June 12 and 16 and with the participation of 17 delegates from 16 participating countries. The main objective of the meeting is to act as a forum for exchange of ideas, knowledge and mutual understanding on maritime issues affecting the continent. The Inter-American Naval Convention consolidates international cooperation and hemispheric solidarity through national and international maritime and geographic contexts by participating in the defense of maritime interests for the benefit of participating nations.
The Navy team led by Capt. Erwin Frederick, Director of Naval Telecommunications and Information Technology, along with Lt. Commander Felipe Valdez, Chief of the Naval Telecommunications Center, Santiago, were the advisors. , Chilean Army, Navy and Air Force in Panama, Capt. Christian Mitrovich.
During the first day’s presentation, Captain Valdez presented the topic “Cyber Security and Alternative Telecommunication Systems, a Priority for RITN Members”, in which he highlighted the large number of possibilities that current technology offers to allow communication via satellite. Links and HF (Voice and Data), which ensures good communication response to emergencies or natural disasters affecting the region.
The opening ceremony was presided over by the Deputy Director General of the National Aeronautical Service (SENON), Vice Admiral Gorconio Sánchez, who stressed the importance of “a dialogue in which the exchange of ideas allows us to improve our cooperation based on experiences. And this knowledge, communication networks for the development and security of our region.” Makes recommendations aimed at improving usability and functionality.
According to Commander Frederick, “This conference gave us the opportunity to reach agreements on important matters affecting the U.S.-U.S. naval telecommunications network, such as improving the response to cyber-attacks and exploring the possibility of obtaining alternative links in case of failure. “Critical link”, and, “All of the above meetings and the U.S. This can be achieved through direct conversations with the representatives of the continent’s various navies and the network secretariat, all of which can be achieved with country-based support. Air and Naval Service Host, Panama.
In the same vein, Captain Valdez commented, “It is very important for us as a unit in Santiago de Chile to participate in these events to exchange experiences in telecommunications and information technology connections and present our vision as an integral part of this network.” .
At the end of the XIV edition of this conference, the representatives of Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, El Salvador, United States, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Dominican Republic and Uruguay, 32 recommendations of previous telecommunication conferences. The results of the assessment and review task forces addressed specific issues related to cyber security and naval telecommunications.
The meeting concluded with the signing of a total of 18 recommendations presented to the RITN to strengthen policies and seal new alliances to allow interoperability between navies in the region. Fluval of their countries.
