Overview
- President Javier Milei led the official presentation and flight demonstrations of six F-16s at Área Material Río Cuarto in Córdoba on December 6.
- The fighters were acquired from Denmark and conducted a flyover of Buenos Aires before the event.
- Milei said the purchase will substantially strengthen the Air Force and restore supersonic capability after years of decline.
- He used the ceremony to criticize kirchnerismo’s defense policies and to argue that real sovereignty requires economic growth and credible deterrence.
- Milei praised outgoing minister Luis Petri and defended Lt. Gen. Carlos Presti to head Defense, emphasizing professional expertise over political optics.