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Brazilian Navy
Armed forces
The Brazilian Navy is the naval service branch of the Brazilian Armed Forces, responsible for conducting naval operations.
The navy was involved in Brazil's war of independence from Portugal. Most of Portugal's naval forces and bases in South... Wikipedia
Founded: 1822
Headquarters: Brasília, Federal District, Brazil
Colors: Blue and white
Commander-in-Chief: Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
Helicopter: AS-332 Super Puma; Super Lynx; Esquilo; Bell Jet Ranger; SH-60 Seahawk; Eurocopter EC725; Eurocopter EC135
Minister of Defence: José Múcio
Size: 80,507 personnel (incl 16,000 marines); Over 134 ships; 81 aircraft