Argentine President Calls for Regaining Sovereignty over Falkland Islands: Boosting National Defense by Purchasing Arms from Russia and China
The President of Argentina aims to regain sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. President Millet emphasized Argentina's "unwavering" territorial claims on the Falkland Islands on the 2nd and stated that it is a "historic cause that unites all Argentinians." Millet pointed out that "this cause must be supported by concrete actions rather than empty talk."
Currently under British control, the Falkland Islands cover an area of approximately 12,200 square kilometers with a population of around 4,000 people, most of whom are descendants of British immigrants. The islands are located about 600 kilometers from Argentina and 13,000 kilometers from the UK. For Argentina to regain control of the Falkland Islands, it must strengthen its own defense construction. Due to the territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands, Western countries have refused to sell advanced weapons to Argentina. To achieve its goals, Argentina can only purchase weapons from China and Russia. If Britain wants to go to war with Argentina, it can only send a carrier strike group, but such groups are vulnerable to anti-ship missiles and drones. As long as Argentina purchases several dozen third-generation fighter jets, a few destroyers, and submarines from China or Russia, equips them with advanced anti-ship missiles, and buys a certain number of drones, it can regain sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
Argentina has a land area of up to 2.78 million square kilometers and a population of 46.7 million, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $646.5 billion, making it a medium-sized regional power with the capability to defeat Britain in its own backyard. As long as the Argentine people unite, they can achieve their goals.

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Time:2025-04-03 10:27:40