Base industrial de defesa no contexto da construção naval militar, evolução histórica, desafios e oportunidades: projeto x nacionalização

Abstract

This thesis examines the impact of Brazil's reliance on foreign designs for naval programs, particularly the Tamandaré-class frigates (FCT), on the Defense Industrial Base (BID), specifically concerning the participation of national companies in providing key propulsion system technologies. A comparative analysis between the Inhaúmaclass corvettes (CCI) and the FCT project is conducted to assess the effects of the Brazilian Navy's (MB) non-authorship in the FCT design on the nationalization process. The analysis highlights the challenges and potential setbacks in the development of the BID when domestic companies are sidelined in favor of foreign technologies. The study suggests that the most successful nationalization efforts in Brazil's naval programs occurred when projects were entirely national or when contracts mandated technology transfer, leading to significant development of national systems and equipment. The research highlights the relevance of continuing investments related to the development of indigenous national technology to ensure Brazil's defense capabilities and economic growth, emphasizing that the success of nationalization depends on a robust industrial-military complex, sustained by consistent demand and successive projects. The conclusions point to the need for a strategic shift towards greater national participation in defense projects to ensure Brazil's sovereignty and technological independence.