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Part of situation: Argentina F-16 fighter jet acquisition (3 clusters)

Argentina receives second batch of six F-16 fighter jets

F-16 Fighting Falcon Argentine Air Force Peace Condor defense modernization fighter jets

Argentina has received its second batch of six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets, landing at the Área Material Río Cuarto in Córdoba on September 29, 2026. This delivery brings the total number of aircraft received to 12, marking the halfway point of a 24-unit acquisition from Denmark valued at US$300 million.

The second shipment consists of four F-16AM single-seat and two F-16BM two-seat aircraft. The long-distance ferry flight from the Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark included technical stops in Zaragoza, Spain, and the Canary Islands, followed by a stop in Natal, Brazil. During the Atlantic crossing, the jets utilized mid-air refueling from United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft.

Defense Minister Carlos Presti, alongside various military leaders and the U.S. Ambassador, received the aircraft. The program, known as Peace Condor, aims to restore supersonic interception capabilities to the Argentine Air Force. The remaining 12 aircraft are scheduled to arrive between 2027 and 2028, with the fleet intended to be permanently stationed at the VI Air Brigade in Tandil.

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Argentine Air Force · Carlos Presti · Denmark · Río Cuarto · United States

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft provided mid-air refueling during the Atlantic crossing.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The modernization program is named Peace Condor. tn.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028. tn.com.ar
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Argentina received six F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets on September 29, 2026. tn.com.ar
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The aircraft landed at the Área Material Río Cuarto in Córdoba, Argentina. tn.com.ar
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The arrival brings the total number of F-16s received to 12 out of 24 purchased from Denmark. tn.com.ar
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The second batch includes four F-16AM single-seat and two F-16BM two-seat aircraft.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The total purchase from Denmark cost US$300 million. tn.com.ar

Sources

El segundo lote de F-16 argentinos aterriza en Río Cuarto. [www.pucara.org]
2 days ago
RETRASAN ARRIBO DE SEGUNDO LOTE DE CAZAS F-16 A ARGENTINA: TRASANDINOS COMPLETARÁN LA MITAD DE SU NUEVA FLOTA [vilasradio.cl]
4 days ago
Llegaron a Río Cuarto otros seis cazas F-16 comprados a Dinamarca [www.eleco.com.ar]
2 days ago
El Gobierno recibió seis nuevos aviones F-16 para la Fuerza Aérea: “Son estratégicos para nuestra defensa” | TN [tn.com.ar]
2 days ago