Amazônia Azul e a FAB: uma análise prospectiva do emprego do P-3AM (Orion)

Abstract

Brazil has a great connection with the sea. Since its discovery, the country had its growth always near the coast, where he still resides significant portion of the national population. The integration movement within the country, occurred in the twentieth century, reduced by the appreciation of the Brazilian maritime affairs. With the advent of pre-sal and the launch of Blue Amazon idea, great relevance to maritime affairs came to be given, even with the support of national political segment. The National Defense Strategy document served as inspiration for the debate between society and the military on matters of defense. The document contains important guidelines for the Armed Forces, aimed at defending national sovereignty, especially in the Amazon and South Atlantic The Navy of Brazil has made efforts in activities related to patrol the riches of the seas Brazilians, since it is the main actor responsible for the sovereignty of the seas. The Brazilian Air Force, likewise, seeks to enable its flight squads with better aircraft to fulfill the mission entrusted to him. In this sense, acquired nine aircraft P-3AM, aimed at realizing Maritime Patrol and actions against hostile ships and submarines. Such equipment, which was received on 31 July 2011, is considered the best in the world today. It is endowed with great autonomy, various sensors of the latest generation capacity and excellent arms. These factors give it great deterrent power in the Maritime Theater of Operations. May act not only in the activities already listed, but in Search and Rescue missions, with autonomy to reach the entire area of responsibility SAR of Brazil. His full operation, alongside the equipment Navy of Brazil will provide the necessary defense of national sovereignty in Brazilian territorial waters.