Argentina Naval War College experts favour TKMS submarine proposal
The German proposal seems to have the edge with the defence ministry and naval experts in Argentina, which is looking to acquire three submarines.
The defence attaché at the Chinese embassy in Argentina, Liu Chang, is working hard to ensure that Buenos Aires, despite strong US pressure, continues to develop its bilateral defence relations. In recognition of his importance to Beijing, he is expected to have his term extended.
A delegation from the Pentagon is expected to arrive in Buenos Aires on Monday in an effort to convince Argentinian authorities to hold off on several strategic defence agreements with Beijing.
As China and the United States fight for influence in Argentina, Economy Minister Sergio Massa is finalising the details of an order from the US for a batch of Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft. Argentina wants to announce the order early in 2023 in the hope that this will help it speed up negotiations on a third revision of Argentina's debt agreement with the IMF.
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