Blue crimes na Amazônia Azul: análise da aplicabilidade de programas internacionais com VNT às necessidades da Marinha do Brasil

Abstract

This dissertation analyzes the feasibility of adopting Unmanned Vehicles (UVs) by the Brazilian Navy (MB) for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions, with a focus on the Blue Amazon—a vast, strategic region vulnerable to transnational threats such as blue crimes. The research is based on the premise that UVs, operating in the air, surface, and subsurface domains, can complement conventional means by enhancing situational awareness and the State’s response capacity. The theoretical framework is grounded in the C4ISR doctrine, the concept of network-centric warfare (Cebrowski), and the classical perspective of informational dominance (Douhet), articulating these elements within the Brazilian context. The methodology adopts a qualitative, exploratory, and comparative approach, examining five international programs: NISRF, Task Force X, NavyX, NavalX, and Replicator. Each model is assessed according to criteria such as doctrinal alignment, interoperability, modularity, technical and operational feasibility, and strategic contribution. The results indicate that there are experiences adaptable to the MB, such as agile innovation strategies (NavyX, NavalX), operational integration (Task Force X), and persistent surveillance (NISRF). However, challenges such as the absence of a specific doctrine, limited infrastructure, lack of trained personnel, and budgetary constraints hinder the full implementation of these solutions. It is concluded that the adoption of UVs for ISR by the MB is feasible in a selective and incremental manner, provided it is supported by investment in doctrine, operational experimentation, institutional partnerships, and integration with conventional assets.