# Brazil to spend 73% of 2027 defense budget on personnel

> Brazil allocates 73% of its 2027 defense budget to salaries and pensions, delaying major military projects.
- Title: Brazil to spend 73% of 2027 defense budget on personnel
- Summary: Brazil allocates 73% of its 2027 defense budget to salaries and pensions, delaying major military projects.
- Keywords: defence, budget, personnel, pensions, brazil, 2027, congress, lula, MercoPress
- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/30/brazil-to-spend-nearly-three-quarters-of-its-2027-defence-budget-on-personnel-and-pensions
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## Brazil defense budget 2027
Brazil plans to allocate 147.68 billion reais to defense in 2027, about US$27 billion at current exchange rates.
## 73% for personnel and pensions
73% of the budget will go on salaries, retirement benefits and pensions, with only 8.6% for investment.
## Military projects delayed
The nuclear-powered submarine launch is delayed from 2034 to 2038, and armored vehicle selection is postponed.
## Defense cooperation with Argentina
Brazil and Argentina conduct joint exercises and consider shared military equipment like the ATMOS howitzer.
## New leadership impact
Decisions on defense programs will depend on the new Defense Ministry leadership starting January 5.
## Key takeaway

Brazil will spend 73% of its 2027 defense budget on personnel and pensions, with only 8.6% for new equipment.