GHANA’S VICE ADMIRAL ISSAH ADAM YAKUBU (RETD) JOINS THE INTELLIGENT & AUTONOMOUS DEFENCE SYSTEMS GLOBAL ADVISORY BOARD

Former Chief of the Naval Staff of Ghana joins 18-member Global Advisory Board, bringing together senior experts from 13 countries.

GHANA, October 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Vice Admiral Issah Adam Yakubu (Retd), former Chief of the Naval Staff of Ghana, has been selected to serve on the Global Advisory Board of the Intelligent & Autonomous Defence Systems Summit (IADSS), joining an international group of 18 military, strategic, academic and technology experts from 13 countries.

With almost four decades of naval leadership experience, Vice Admiral Yakubu brings extensive expertise in maritime security, strategic planning, defence diplomacy and regional cooperation.

During his tenure as Chief of the Naval Staff, he led a major transformation of the Ghana Navy, focusing on fleet renewal, infrastructure development and the integration of advanced technologies. He also contributed to the development of Ghana’s National Integrated Maritime Strategy, strengthening the country’s maritime security capabilities and strategic preparedness.

He is currently Founder and Executive Chairman of the Gulf of Guinea Maritime Institute (GoGMI), advancing maritime security research, strategic thinking and regional cooperation. An active researcher and author, he has also contributed to publications on naval history, maritime security and strategy.

His combination of senior naval leadership, maritime security expertise and experience in technology-driven capability development brings valuable perspectives to the IADSS Global Advisory Board.

His selection comes at a time when intelligent, autonomous and connected capabilities are rapidly reshaping defence, while questions around governance, accountability and human supervision are becoming equally important.

With responsible governance and human control receiving growing international attention, the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross have renewed their call for States to act on autonomous weapon systems, highlighting the need for human control, accountability and appropriate international frameworks.

These developments underline the importance of continued international dialogue, knowledge exchange and shared understanding.

Through its Global Summit Series, hosted across multiple countries, IADSS will bring together governments, armed forces, policymakers, defence experts, research institutions and industry to exchange knowledge, share experiences, learn from past challenges and explore the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging defence technologies. IADSS does not seek to establish rules or policies, but rather to provide an international forum for open dialogue, exchange of perspectives and greater understanding across the global defence community.

The IADSS Global Advisory Board supports this mission by bringing together independent military, strategic, academic and technology expertise.

Beyond the Summit Series, the IADSS Network and Directory will extend engagement throughout the year, connecting defence expertise, institutions, technologies and opportunities across the international defence community.

ABOUT IADSS

The Intelligent & Autonomous Defence Systems Summit (IADSS) is a global summit series organised across strategic regions, bringing together governments, armed forces, policymakers, academia, research institutions and industry to examine the development, operational integration and responsible advancement of intelligent and autonomous defence capabilities.

At the heart of IADSS is a clear principle:

Defence innovation must advance alongside responsible governance, accountability and human supervision.

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