The objective of this research is to analyze the main cultural and
structural barriers that hinder interaction and, consequently,
the innovative process of the Defense sector. The motivation
for studying cultural and structural matters in the Defense
sector comes from the perception that the innovation indicators
currently used in the academic field of work transcend aspects
related to research, development, protection, production,
and application of knowledge, which complement the
understanding of the essence of innovation and the whole
amplitude and complexity of and environment proper for
innovation. From the methodological perspective, this work is
a product of a pool of interviews, and of bibliographical and
documental research on the culture of innovation present in
the Brazilian Armed Forces. The data was categorized and
analyzed by the method of Content Analysis. The results
indicate suggestions regarding public policies structural,
educational and operational in character, consolidated in the
form of strategic directives (Appendix A), striving to contribute
to an improvement of an organizational culture that inspires
trust, spirit team, and the capability to work together while
accepting differences. Furthermore, the investigation into
possible structural barriers corroborates the perception that
the Ministry of Defense must coordinate the innovations in the
sector
