Andrade, Israel de OliveiraSilva, Márcio Magno de Farias Franco eHillebrand, Giovanni Roriz LyraFranco, Luiz Gustavo Aversa2020-10-202020-10-202020-10http://repositorio.ipea.gov.br/handle/11058/10286In order to prepare and employ naval power and contribute to national defense, the Brazilian Navy, through its programs and projects, seeks to develop means of implementation of naval war operations and actions suitable for its main tasks – sea denial and control, and power projection. A significant portion of these efforts is the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB), which the ultimate purpose is to develop the first Brazilian nuclear-powered submarine. This paper aims to emphasize the importance of PROSUB (especially regarding the nuclear submarine) to the accomplishment of the Brazilian Navy constitutional mission and to the country’s development and security, notably stressing its positive externalities (in technological, human resources and social terms) and the importance of its continuity and enhancement.porAcesso AbertoWorking paperInstituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (Ipea)Engenharia MarinhaConstrução NavalIndústria da DefesaLicença ComumReproduction of this text and the data it contains is allowed as long as the source is cited. Reproductions for commercial purposes are prohibited.Programa de Desenvolvimento de Submarinos (PROSUB)Submarino movido a energia nuclear brasileiroDefesa nacionalGeopolíticaÍndústria de defesaBase Industrial de Defesa (DIB)Blue AmazonForça MarítimaPolíticas públicasMarinha do Brasil