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6. Conclusion circle of technological development that will thus be able to contribute to the nec-
boosts the economic and social welfare, essary maritime integration, serving as an
In the globalized world in which we society that needs to reorganize itself in translating into multipliers of benefits for instrument in the correct establishment of
live, where realizing the full potential of the a sustainable way so that the country can all. The values of the Blue Economy and an MSP, constituting a powerful dual instru-
ocean will require responsible and sustain- grow socially and economically. ocean politics must be brought to the de- ment capable of integrating national scien-
able approaches to its economic develop- The SISGAAz Strategic Program was con- bate in the academic environment, instilling tific capacity, guiding it towards the estab-
ment, it is essential that a state of continen- ceived and proposed by the Brazilian Navy in young people a maritime mindset that lishment of a highly strategic and operation-
tal dimensions such as Brazil has the techno- with the mission of continuously monitoring permeates their awareness of the world al capacity for development, economically
logical and concrete mastery of monitoring, and protecting the maritime areas of interest that exists beyond the beaches, creating and deterrently sustainable, based on the
surveillance and, above all, support for deci- and inland waters, their living and non-living a future critical mass of decision-makers Blue Economy, as a way to generate growth,
sion-making in the protection of an area of resources, their ports, vessels, and infrastruc- towards a prosperous nation, which can innovation and employment.
such value, not only material value, but also ture, in the face of threats, emergencies, en- think of the sea strategically as a source of Finally, the newly created COMPAAz
heritage that denotes sovereignty, such as vironmental disasters, hostilities or illegalities, wealth and a future, advancing more and must take charge, making use of the
Amazônia Azul (Blue Amazon). in order to contribute to the security and de- more in the establishment of a legal frame- resources already available from the SIS-
In this sense, SISGAAz represents, in the fense of Amazônia Azul (Blue Amazon) and work that positions Brazil as a relevant ac- GAAz program, to integrate information
external field, the relevant contribution of to national development. tor in the international system due to its on threats and challenges that influence
Brazil to peace and international security, However, there are still great steps to magnitude, potential and real value. the evolution of the scenario, providing
not only in the blue latitudes of the South be taken, especially with regard to national And in this sense, SISGAAz not only adequate guidance to the Commander of
Atlantic, but also in its reflections on the con- awareness of the immense heritage existing in stands out for its technological complexity, Naval Operations, as well as to the Naval
tinents. Internally, it represents the significant the waters of Amazônia Azul (Blue Amazon) which involves several industrial, academic, Districts in the performance of their tasks
contribution of the Brazilian Navy to national and the urgent need to protect and preserve scientific, social and even military sectors, regarding the use of Naval Power in favor
strategic objectives, as it will provide a robust them, in order to guarantee the possession when it allows the interconnection and ex- of the defense of national interests and,
MSA, based on data made available in real of this treasure, which, although incalculable, change of information and data with the in our particular case of interest, of the
time, from the furthest corners of Amazônia belongs to Brazil, to all Brazilians and to their other systems of the sister Armed Forces. It Blue Economy.
Azul (Blue Amazon), or from our vast SAR future generations, who will also be able to
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