They will be able to operate in border security zones for surveillance and control tasks in peacetime, as well as provide logistical support in emergencies. It also authorizes action within the country in cases of terrorism.
The Government made new regulations for the National Defense System official through Decree 1112/2024, which redefines the scope and capabilities of the Armed forces.
The measure aims to “modernize” its operation against contemporary threats such as terrorism and cyberattacksand enables its action in interior areas, in strategic coordination with the security forces.
The decree repeals Decree 727/2006, which limited military action to external aggressions perpetrated by States and now, as Agencia Noticias Argentinas learned, broader threat concepts are incorporated, including attacks by non-state actors, such as terrorist groups or paramilitaries, and new scenarios such as cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Besides, The Armed Forces may operate in border security zones for surveillance and control tasks in peacetime, as well as provide logistical support in emergencies, according to the provisions of article 17 of the text.
The plan includes a National Defense Planning Cycle that establishes guidelines for joint action and greater interoperability with international forces. Technological modernization with artificial intelligence and unmanned systems is also prioritized.
The initiative seeks to strengthen the response to illicit activities, such as drug trafficking, in critical areas. Although no details were disclosed for security reasons, inland areas will be identified under strategic criteria to protect sensitive infrastructure such as dams and nuclear power plants.
Source: Ambito
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