Argentina buys F-16 fighter jets from Denmark
Argentina signs deal to buy 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark for $300 million, as Denmark transitions to new F-35 aircraft.
Key Points
- Argentina signs deal to purchase 24 F-16 fighter jets from Denmark for $300 million.
- Denmark is transitioning to new F-35 aircraft, selling their aging F-16s.
- Remaining F-16s promised to Ukraine as part of a donation.
- Argentina expected to receive F-16s in the coming years.
Pros
- Argentina gains access to 24 F-16 fighter jets at a relatively low cost compared to new aircraft.
- Denmark can transition smoothly to new F-35 aircraft with the sale of their aging F-16s.
Cons
- The F-16s are nearly 40 years old and may require additional maintenance and upgrades.
- There is no specified date for when the F-16s will be handed over to Argentina.