EMGEPRON
The Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (EMGEPRON), or "Company for Naval Projects", is a Brazilian state-owned company linked to the Ministry of Defence of Brazil through the Command of the Navy. In addition to project management, the company commercializes Brazilian naval defense products and services.
The Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais employs about 2,000 people. it was established in 1982 and its facilities are on Ilha das Cobras, Rio de Janeiro.
Mission
EMGEPRON operates across the full spectrum of technology projects developed by the Brazilian Navy. Their mission is research, construction and modernization of military ships. They also manufacture artillery ammunition, and provide oceanographic services, logistics support and scientific training.
Projects and Products
EMGEPRON manages naval-related projects, produces and updates a wide variety of major vessels, as well as some light river patrol vessels.
MODFRAG - Modernization of Brazilian Navy Niteroi class frigates.
Barroso Class.