French, Brazilian Presidents Celebrate Launch of Defense Submarine

The Tonelero submarine, made in Brazil with French technology, is on display during its launch ceremony in Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, March 27, 2024.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Brazil’s President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva celebrated the launch of Brazil's third French-designed submarine at Brazil’s naval base in the Itaguai shipyard near Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.