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Argentina reactivates Integrated Naval Base construction in Ushuaia
The Argentine government is reactivating the construction of the Integrated Naval Base in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego. The project, which has been in planning for decades, aims to strengthen Argentina's presence in the South Atlantic and serve as a strategic logistical and scientific hub for Antarctica.
Defense Minister Carlos Presti and Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno recently visited the site to evaluate the terrain and logistical challenges. The project includes several infrastructure components, most notably a 585-meter pier and an Antarctic logistics pole. The government intends to launch five to six simultaneous public tenders to accelerate the process, with work expected to begin on January 2, 2027.
The total investment is estimated to be between USD 400 million and USD 500 million, with the government stating that the project will be funded entirely through national resources without external financing. The administration aims to complete the primary works by late 2029.
Entities
Argentine Navy · Carlos Presti · Gustavo Melella · Integrated Naval Base · Javier Milei · Pablo Quirno · Tierra del Fuego · Ushuaia · Walter Vuoto
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The government has issued new sanctions against 15 international companies operating without authorization in the Malvinas. www.cronica.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar
- [● 6 SOURCES] The first budget allocation for the project is approximately USD 140 million. elintransigente.com · www.cronica.com.ar · www.rionegro.com.ar · www.diariolavozdelchaco.com
- [● 20 SOURCES] The construction of the Integrated Naval Base in Tierra del Fuego is being accelerated through a high-level visit by the Foreign Minister and Defense Minister. www.rionegro.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · elsolnoticias.com.ar · tn.com.ar · riograndeplus.com.ar · +11 more
- [DISPUTED] The total estimated investment required for the base is between USD 400 million and USD 500 million. elintransigente.com · www.rionegro.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · www.ellitoral.com.ar · www.nouvelles-du-monde.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The base is not for military combat but will serve as a logistical, operational, and scientific hub for the South Atlantic and Antarctica. www.rionegro.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · www.mitdf.com.ar · labandadiario.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government will fund the project using its own resources and will not seek external financing. www.diariolavozdelchaco.com · cuestionentrerriana.com.ar · frenteacano.com.ar · rosariolaciudad.com.ar
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government aims to complete the main works of the base between mid and late 2029. facundoquiroga.com · frenteacano.com.ar · rosariolaciudad.com.ar
- [● 17 SOURCES] The Argentine government is reactivating the construction of the Integrated Naval Base in Ushuaia. www.centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · facundoquiroga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar · www.mitdf.com.ar · www.cronica.com.ar · +11 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Navy plans to launch five to six simultaneous public tenders to advance the project. facundoquiroga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar · www.diariolavozdelchaco.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The infrastructure project includes the construction of a 585-meter pier. facundoquiroga.com · www.diariolavozdelchaco.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Work on the naval base is expected to begin on January 2, 2027. facundoquiroga.com · www.miperiodico.com.ar · www.diariolavozdelchaco.com