O aparelhamento, reaparelhamento e a manutenção dos meios navais: a importância do investimento no poder naval para o desenvolvimento do país

Abstract

This dissertation investigates the importance of continuous investment in Brazil's Naval Power, emphasizing its relevance to national defense and development, particularly in the South Atlantic context. Drawing on the naval strategy theories of Alfred Mahan and Julian Corbett, and the Maritime Defense Strategy of the Brazilian Navy, the study discusses the need for the equipping, re-equipping, and maintenance of naval assets as essential elements to ensure sovereignty and security in Brazilian territorial waters. Additionally, the research highlights the impact of the modernization of the Brazilian Navy on the country's power projection in the international arena, contributing to the protection of maritime routes and strategic resources, as well as to the strengthening of maritime awareness in society. The study concludes that bolstering the Navy is crucial for integrating Brazil's foreign and defense policies, ensuring the country's presence and influence in an increasingly competitive geopolitical environment.