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Argentina Unveils First F-16s as Milei Defends Presti and Rebukes Kirchnerism

The rollout doubled as a political message positioning his defense agenda as professional, West‑leaning.

"Cada vez más gente tiene esperanza": Luis Caputo tras la presentación de los seis aviones F-16
Después de la presentación, el presidente Javier Milei subió a uno de los aviones F-16.
El sobrevuelo de los F-16 daneses sobre Buenos Aires, captado desde la cabina de uno de los pilotos
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Overview

  • President Javier Milei presented the first six F-16 fighters at Área Material Río Cuarto in Córdoba with flight demonstrations.
  • The aircraft, acquired from Denmark, conducted a high-profile overflight of Buenos Aires ahead of the ceremony.
  • Milei said the purchase restores Argentina’s supersonic capability after decades of neglect and called it a “historical reparation.”
  • He praised outgoing Defense Minister Luis Petri, describing the F-16 deal as Petri’s principal legacy as he leaves the post.
  • Milei defended appointing Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti as defense minister, arguing the choice reflects technical expertise over politics.