Argentina finally bought new fighter jets after decades of a British veto rooted in the Falklands War, settling on ex-Danish F-16s Washington helped unlock.
Argentina buys 24 F-16s from Denmark after 40 years, breaking Britain's veto rooted in the 1982 Falklands War. US pressure countering Chinese vendor influence swayed Britain, showing how geopolitical alignment shapes defense procurement decisions.
Argentina · Defense
Key Facts
—The purchase. Argentina is buying 24 used F-16 fighter jets from Denmark.
—The cost. The deal is worth about $300m for the jets and related equipment.
—The long wait. Britain had blocked Argentine fighter deals for decades after the 1982 Falklands War.
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