Brazil is building Latin America first nuclear submarine, the Alvaro Alberto, a decades-long bet on sovereignty now facing fresh delays and new ambition.
Defense
Key Facts
—The goal. Brazil is building the Álvaro Alberto, set to be Latin America’s first nuclear-powered submarine.
—The partner. It is built at Itaguaí, near Rio, with French firm Naval Group transferring hull technology.
—The cost. The wider submarine program has absorbed about R$40bn ($7.7bn) since 2008.
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