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Brazil to join elite club of nations building nuclear-powered submarines

A diesel-electric attack submarine moored at the navy base in Niteroi, Brazil. The sub fleet is set to get five new vessels. Photo: AFP

Brazil is building five submarines to patrol its massive coast, including one powered by an atomic reactor that would put it in the small club of countries with a nuclear sub.

The South American giant is exploring major oilfields offshore that could make it a top petroleum exporter.