- The US State Department has approved a $140 million deal to sell four refurbished Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina to bolster its defence and emergency response capabilities.
- US Ambassador Peter Lamelas stated that the delivery of the aircraft will improve border security and aid in disaster response efforts.
- The military sale follows comments from President Donald Trump suggesting he might not side with the UK in any future conflict over the Falkland Islands.
- President Trump maintains close ties with Argentine President Javier Milei, whose administration previously received US financial support during currency instability.
- The State Department confirmed that the sale supports US foreign policy goals and will not alter the basic military balance in South America.
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