The Ministry of Defense () of

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. Among the many agencies operated by the Ministry of Defense are the National Civil Aviation Agency, the

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, and the Superior War School. The ministry is headquartered in the

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, Brasília.

Defense policy

Brazil's national defense policy is outlined in the National Defense Policy, the National Mobilization Policy and the National Defense Strategy.

List of ministers of defense

Notes and references

4. http://www.aereo.jor.br/2017/01/12/2017-orcamento-da-defesa-do-brasil/

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Brazilian Army

Brazilian Navy

Brazilian Air Force

National Civil Aviation Agency

Superior War College
Defence agencies of Brazil

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Defense policy

List of ministers of defense

See also

Notes and references

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