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Argentina, after the decommissioning of the Mirage III/V and A-4AR aircraft, has ceased to possess jet fighters, and therefore has been looking for a new car over the past few years. Because of the dispute over the Falkland Islands, the purchase of new equipment was actively opposed by Britain. However, as it turned out, the United States is ready to neglect the interests of its ally when it comes to profits for the American defense industry.
In 2021, Buenos Aires decided to purchase Chinese JF-17 (FC-1) light fighters. Since then, the deal has been reviewed several times under the vigilant control of Washington. Apparently, American politicians have decided to finally close this issue.
As reported in the Defensa publication, a large "landing force" arrived in Argentina from the USA the other day under the leadership of Republican Senator John Cornyn, who held talks with the country's Defense Ministry.:
As noted in the publication, as a result of this pressure, negotiations were resumed on the purchase of used equipment of American origin, in particular, P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, F-16 fighter jets, UH-60 Blackhawk attack helicopters and ground systems.
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Argentine Defense Minister Jorge Tayana with US congressmen
- it is indicated in the press.
