UK prepared to resume arms sales to Argentina after a six-year ban

Thursday, June 28th 2018 - 10:54 UTC

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Arms exports to the Argentine military are set to resume, more than six years after a ban imposed in a row over the Falkland Islands. Foreign Office Minister Sir Alan Duncan said restrictions would still be imposed on exports which could “enhance” Argentina's military capabilities. Read full article

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GALlamosa
Probably a reasonable move at this point, but of course if bullying behaviour re-emerges the policy can always be reversed.
Jun 28th, 2018 - 04:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Islander1
Agree with you. In reality all UK have said is no more a 100% flat Ban - just that if you apply - we will look at it- and then decide yes or no depending on MOD advice.

After all despite the FCO window dressed B.S. - all that has happened since 2016 is that if
someone applies for a charter over flight quietly - it seems to be quietly approved. And discussions are ongoing that MAY lead to renewing the agreement on Fisheries Cooperation.
THAT is all the change that there is post Kirschner ! Ships between here and Montevideo still have to go out around the Arg 200mile EEZ at big fule costs to them - no free transit right as is International norm so long as they stay outside the territorial limit.
Latam still no longer allowed to position spare tyres at RioGallegos - as Arg knows that means Latam have to carry onboard on that flight - and that space and weight shuts off freight space to Falklands. from overseas.
Arg has a long way to go yet - even quietly
Jun 28th, 2018 - 09:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Enrique Massot
What a huge step ahead for Argentina-UK relationship!

This shows the essence of what the famous “return to the world” parroted by Argentine president Mauricio Macri means.

For the UK, this is of course a win-win. The lucrative arms trade can resume as obstacles to islanders that Argentina had implemented to back its claim on the Islas Malvinas are gradually dismantled.

This announcement, however, comes at a moment when Argentina's economic conditions rapidly deteriorate. Probably, the first orders to the UK will be consistent with Argentina's previous massive purchases of rubber bullets, tear gas and other anti-riot gear, as the government readies to face increasing civil unrest.

Amazing what can be accomplished - with a little help from your friends.
Jun 29th, 2018 - 05:16 pm - Link - Report abuse -2
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R. Ben Madison
Hopefully every piece of equipment sold has an off switch that the British can activate by radio.
Jun 30th, 2018 - 11:30 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Lee F
England will return the Malvinas within 25 years.
Jul 02nd, 2018 - 02:05 am - Link - Report abuse -2
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