Brazil has never conducted nuclear tests. The country is a signatory to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and has committed to not developing nuclear weapons. Brazil does have a nuclear energy program, including research reactors and a uranium enrichment facility, but it has not engaged in nuclear weapons testing.
Campo de Provas Brigadeiro Velloso is a military testing range located in Brazil, specifically used by the Brazilian Armed Forces for various types of testing and evaluation of weapons systems, military vehicles, and other defense technologies. The facility is named after Brigadier Velloso, honoring his contributions to the Brazilian military. Such test ranges are integral to the development and operational readiness of military equipment, allowing for controlled environments to conduct experiments, gauge effectiveness, and ensure safety protocols are observed.
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