Trump approves $140m Black Hawk deal for Argentina as Falklands row simmers

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11 Sep 2026 • 10:13 PM MYT
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Trump approves $140m Black Hawk deal for Argentina as Falklands row simmers

  • The U.S. State Department approved a $140 million deal to sell Argentina four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment.
  • The sale aims to strengthen Argentina's border security, counter-transnational crime, and disaster response capabilities without altering the regional military balance.
  • Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, will deliver the helicopters in staggered deliveries.
  • The agreement follows statements from Donald Trump suggesting he might not support the U.K. in a potential sovereignty dispute with Argentina over the Falkland Islands.
  • President Donald Trump maintains close ties with Argentina's President Javier Milei, having previously offered financial support to stabilize Argentina's economy.

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