Overview
- Petri submitted his resignation effective December 9, 2025, shortly after Argentina presented the first six F-16s acquired from Denmark.
- He described the F-16 purchase as the most important military acquisition in roughly 40 years and the culmination of his management.
- President Javier Milei attended the presentation and praised Petri, saying the aircraft stand as part of his legacy.
- Lieutenant General Carlos Presti was identified as Petri’s successor at the Defense Ministry to carry forward the current agenda.
- Petri will assume his seat in the Chamber of Deputies on December 10 and said he will travel to Antarctica on December 9.