O Batalhão de Defesa Nuclear, Biológica, Química e Radiológica como incremento da capacidade da Marinha do Brasil na contraposição às ameaças híbridas

Abstract

The evolution of warfare has always been interconnected with technological advancements and social changes. Clausewitz's definition of war as a "chameleon" contributed to classifying conflicts into generations, from the massive confrontations of nation-states in the first generation to the rapid battles of blitzkrieg in the third. This culminated in the concept of hybrid warfare, which combines unconventional techniques and actors and impacts all domains of warfare. Modern hybrid warfare includes military, cyber, psychological, and terrorist tactics, used by both state and non-state actors. In this context, Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, and Radiological (NBQR) weapons stand out as a constant and evolving threat. In Brazil, the National Defense Policy aims to protect the territory and population from these threats. In this scenario, the Armed Forces play a crucial role, especially the Brazilian Navy, through the NBQR Defense System and the NBQR Defense Battalion (BtlDefNBQR). This work seeks to map hybrid threats and understand how the battalion adapts to contemporary challenges, as the ability to handle NBQR emergencies is vital to ensure national security and sovereignty today and in the future.