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The Argentine F-16 Has Its "Silver Bullet": Why It's Shifting the Balance of Air Power in Latin America

Summary by El Cronista
The agreement between Argentina and the United States for the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets and the authorization to acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles marks a turning point in the South American air defense landscape. This missile is a true "silver bullet," given that it has the potential to decisively modify the balance of regional air power. Argentina signed the purchase of an arms package associated with the incorporation of 24…
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The agreement between Argentina and the United States for the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets and the authorization to acquire AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles marks a turning point in the South American air defense landscape. This missile is a true "silver bullet," given that it has the potential to decisively modify the balance of regional air power. Argentina signed the purchase of an arms package associated with the incorporation of 24…

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El Cronista broke the news in Argentina on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
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