# Argentina-US Stryker armored vehicle procurement > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-us-stryker-armored-vehicle-procurement > Updated: 2026-08-24T19:29:02.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Argentina has formalized an agreement with the United States to acquire up to 235 Stryker 8x8 wheeled armored vehicles for the Argentine Army. The procurement is being conducted through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Excess Defense Articles (EDA) programs via a signed Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). The acquisition includes several variants, such as infantry combat, command, fire support, and medical evacuation vehicles, many featuring Double V-Hull protection against mines and improvised explosive devices. This initiative is part of a broader military modernization and rearmament plan intended to enhance the Rapid Deployment Force’s operational capacity across the country’s territory. The transfer will occur in stages, following an initial delivery of eight Stryker M1126 units. The total cost for the 235 new units is estimated at approximately $587.5 million, based on previous costs of roughly $2.5 million per vehicle. The program also includes provisions for training, spare parts, and maintenance support. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Argentina to acquire 235 Stryker armored vehicles from the United States Argentina has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire up to 235 Stryker 8x8 armored combat vehicles to modernize the Argentine Army's rapid deployment capabilities. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-acquire-235-stryker-armored-vehicles-from-the-united-states-1 ### 2026-08-22: Argentina to acquire 235 Stryker armored vehicles from the United States Argentina has signed an agreement with the United States to acquire up to 235 Stryker armored vehicles, including infantry combat, command, and medical evacuation variants. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-to-acquire-235-stryker-armored-vehicles-from-the-united-states --- Cite as: Argentina-US Stryker armored vehicle procurement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-us-stryker-armored-vehicle-procurement