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Argentina increases military ties to the United States
In a significant meeting at the Pentagon, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri to discuss the enduring partnership between the two nations, which has spanned over 200 years. Hegseth emphasized the importance of collaboration as both countries face shared security threats, particularly from China, which he identified as a growing concern for the United States, Argentina, and the broader region.
“Regional peace demands the utmost will and tenacity, and I think we can face these shared security challenges together, and I know we will,” Hegseth stated during the enhanced honor cordon ceremony. He praised Argentina’s recent decisions to strengthen its defense capabilities, which include the acquisition of U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons and Stryker fighting vehicles.
The historical ties between Argentina and the U.S. were also a focal point of the discussions. Hegseth recounted significant military collaborations from the past, including the purchase of 1,000 muskets and bayonets by Argentine representatives during the War of Independence in 1811, and Argentina’s contribution of warships to coalition forces during the Gulf War.
Minister Petri referenced the 1879 Conquest of the Desert campaign, recalling Argentina’s purchase of 10,000 rifles…
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