Thus, it emphasizes the need to strengthen the domestic defense industry. In accordance with the Strategy, Brazil is enhancing its conventional deterrence capabilities, including by building a nuclear-propelled submarine as part of a naval program commensurate with its responsibilities in the South Atlantic.
2012年更新的巴西国防战略 明确指出武装部队现代化与国家的发展具有内在的相关性。报告因此强调要加强国内国防工业。巴西正按照该战略要求加强自身的常规威慑能力，包括建造核潜艇，以使这部分海军计划与巴西在南大西洋的责任相称。