# Argentina F-16 fighter jet acquisition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-f-16-fighter-jet-acquisition
> Updated: 2026-09-30T11:32:24.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 3.

Argentina is undergoing a defense modernization program, known as Peace Condor, to acquire 24 F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets from Denmark in a deal valued at US$300 million.

On September 29, 2026, Argentina received its second batch of six aircraft—comprising four F-16AM single-seat and two F-16BM two-seat models—at the Área Material Río Cuarto in Córdoba. This delivery marks the halfway point of the acquisition, with 12 of the 24 planned units now received.

The aircraft completed a long-distance ferry flight from Skrydstrup Air Base in Denmark, making technical stops in Zaragoza, Spain, and Natal, Brazil. During the Atlantic crossing, the jets utilized mid-air refueling from two United States Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. The formation was observed flying over São Paulo, Brazil, near the Embraer factory at an altitude of approximately 34,000 feet.

The arrival ceremony was attended by Defense Minister Carlos Presti, Air Force Chief Brigadier Gustavo Valverde, Joint Staff Chief Marcelo Dalle Nogare, and U.S. Ambassador Peter Lamelas. Minister Presti noted that this second shipment represents a shift from “receiving mere platforms to building operational capacity within the armed forces.”

The remaining 12 aircraft are expected to arrive between 2027 and 2028, with the fleet intended for permanent stationing at the VI Air Brigade in Tandil to restore supersonic interception capabilities to the Argentine Air Force.

## Claims

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

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Argentina receives second batch of F-16 fighter jets

Argentina received 6 more F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, reaching a total of 12 of the 24 ordered. The aircraft were escorted by U.S. tankers during their flight to Córdoba, Argentina.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-receives-second-batch-of-f-16-fighter-jets

### 2026-09-28: Argentina receives second batch of six F-16 fighter jets

Argentina received six more F-16 fighter jets in Córdoba, reaching the halfway mark of a 24-plane deal with Denmark to modernize its Air Force via the Peace Condor program.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-receives-second-batch-of-six-f-16-fighter-jets

### 2026-09-22: Argentina receives second batch of six F-16 fighter jets from Denmark

Argentina is receiving its second batch of six F-16 fighter jets from Denmark. The aircraft are traveling via Spain and Brazil to Córdoba, supported by U.S. aerial refueling during the Atlantic crossing.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-receives-second-batch-of-six-f-16-fighter-jets-from-denmark

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