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Latin America’s First Nuclear Submarine Slips to 2038 as Money Runs Short

Brazil wants to join the six nations running nuclear-powered submarines. Its first boat is now due in 2038, 13 years late, as defence money goes to payroll.

  • Brazil plans to launch first nuclear submarine Álvaro Alberto in 2038, delayed from 2034.
  • Álvaro Alberto will be 100 meters long, 6,000 tonnes, powered by 48-megawatt reactor.
  • Project PROSUB began in 2008, France initially involved in design transfer.

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