Brasilia, March 25 -- Brazil Vice President and Development Minister Geraldo Alckmin has underscored the importance of strengthening the country's defence industry, stating it can drive growth across multiple strategic sectors of the economy.

Alckmin made the statement on Monday during the launch of the Defence Industrial Base (BID) Product Catalogue at the Ministry of Defence headquarters in Brasilia. The catalogue features 364 products from 154 companies and is aimed at expanding market access, encouraging innovation, and strengthening Brazil's industrial base.

Highlighting the broader impact of the sector, Alckmin said the defence industry extends beyond military applications and plays a key role in technological advancement. He note...