Brazilian Navy Invests in Defense With Anti-Drone Systems, New Ships, and Long-Range Missile

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 02/04/2025 at 16:15

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The Brazilian Navy Signed Agreements to Strengthen the Security of the Angra Nuclear Power Plant with Antidrone Technology. Two British Amphibious Ships Are Set to Be Incorporated into the Fleet. And a National Missile with a Range of Over 100 Km Is on the Way.

The Brazilian Navy is undergoing a major transformation. In a strategic package to strengthen national defense, the naval force has signed three significant agreements: air protection against drones in sensitive areas, the purchase of amphibious assault ships, and the development of a new antiship missile with a range exceeding 100 km.

The announcement was made during LAAD 2024, the largest defense fair in Latin America. More than just one-time purchases, the agreements are part of a repositioning of the Brazilian Navy in the face of modern threats and the need for greater technological autonomy.

Technology Against Drones: Maximum Protection in Angra

The first measure reinforces the security of the Angra dos Reis nuclear power plant in Rio de Janeiro. The site, considered strategic and sensitive, will receive a complete antidrone system — capable of detecting, tracking, and neutralizing unmanned aerial threats.

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From the United Kingdom to the Brazilian Navy: Ships for Force Projection

Another important agreement provides for the incorporation of two amphibious ships of the Albion class: HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, both currently in the decommissioning process by the British Royal Navy.

These vessels are true floating fortresses: measuring over 176 meters, they transport troops, armored vehicles, landing craft, and also have a helipad. Their arrival will significantly enhance the Brazilian Navy’s capacity to respond to natural disasters, humanitarian missions, and combat operations in coastal regions.

The expectation is that, after renovations and adaptations, the two ships will be ready to operate under the Brazilian flag by 2026.

Brazilian Missile with a Range of 100 Km? It’s Coming

The third move is bolder: a new long-range antiship missile, with technology developed in Brazil. The project, established with the SIATT (Integrated System of High Technological Content), aims to create a weapon capable of hitting targets more than 100 km away.

In addition to enhancing naval deterrence capability, this type of missile can be used on corvettes, frigates, and even submarines. The idea is to reduce external dependency and strengthen the national defense industrial base.

Brazilian Navy Invests in Defense With Anti-Drone Systems, New Ships, and Long-Range Missile

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