Mobilização marítima brasileira: fortalecendo o desenvolvimento socioeconômico e a Defesa Nacional

Abstract

This study analyzes the strategic role of Maritime Mobilization in the context of National Defense and its impact on Brazil's socioeconomic development. Focusing on a scenario of budget constraints, the research investigated how defense investments, especially through the Submarine Development Program (PROSUB), can generate direct and indirect benefits, such as job creation, strengthening the Defense Industrial Base, and technological advancement. The research compares the approaches of Brazil and the United Kingdom in formulating a Defense Value Proposition, adapting British lessons to the Brazilian context. It concludes that Maritime Mobilization is essential not only for national protection but also as an engine for economic and social growth. The study suggests that Maritime Mobilization should be considered a priority area of investment by the responsible authorities, given its capacity to significantly contribute to the country’s social well-being and prosperity.