Argentina

Oct- 2026 -

5 October

Air

F-16 Fighting Falcon supersonic combat aircraft. Photo: Argentine Ministry of Defense

Denmark Hands Six More F-16 Jets to Argentina

The Argentine Air Force has received its second batch of six F-16 Fighting Falcon supersonic combat aircraft from Denmark as part of a $300-million contract signed in 2024.

1 October

Arms

Soldiers carrying ARAD modular assault rifles

Rojoef Manuel

Israel Ships First ARAD Rifles to Argentina

The Argentine Armed Forces have received an initial batch of 250 ARAD modular assault rifles from Israel Weapon Industries, initiating the replacement of the service’s aging FN FAL and M16 systems.

Sep- 2026 -

11 September

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Clears $140M Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina

The US State Department has approved a $140-million foreign military sale of four Sikorsky UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and ancillary equipment to Argentina.

Jun- 2026 -

26 June

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Naval Officer Charged Over Argentine Sub Implosion Seeks Acquittal

A former Argentine naval officer sought to be acquitted over a deadly submarine implosion in 2017, with his lawyer arguing Thursday that there was insufficient evidence against him.

Mar- 2026 -

18 March

Americas

Giulia Bernacchi

Top Aces Secures F-16 Pilot Training Contract for Argentine Air Force

Top Aces has secured a $33.2-million multi-year contract to provide F-16 pilot training for the Argentine Air Force.

Dec- 2025 -

7 December

Americas

Argentine Air Force's first F-16 fighter jets

Staff Writer With AFP

Milei Welcomes Argentina’s First F-16 Fighter Jets

President Javier Milei on Saturday hailed the arrival of Argentina's first six F-16 jets purchased from Denmark, describing them as "guardian angels" that will strengthen the South American country's armed forces.

Jan- 2025 -

27 January

Americas