Brazil is developing its own nuclear-powered submarine. The Submarine Development Program (PROSUB) is one of the main strategic projects of the Brazilian Armed Forces and aims to increase the national defense structure and ensure Brazilian maritime sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/dP71QiqdZr
— Government of Brazil (@govbrazil) July 17, 2022
Besides four conventional submarines, the goal is to build the first nuclear submarine in the Southern Hemisphere. Today, nuclear submarines are only operated by the US, Russia, China, the UK and France – with which Brazil has partnered to develop its own nuclear submarine. pic.twitter.com/TQoCbEOlPV
— Government of Brazil (@govbrazil) July 17, 2022
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