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Argentina develops ejector seat cartridge tester, aims to counter British embargo

Monday, February 26th 2024 - 21:59 UTC
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Argentina's Scientific and Technical Research Institute for Defense (CITEDEF) has successfully certified its own ejector seat cartridge tester to extend the life of the Super Etendard/SEM of the Naval Aviation Command (COAN), a key development in the country's efforts to achieve self-sufficiency in the defense sector. Since their acquisition in 2019, these jets have been grounded due to the British veto on the supply of essential ejection seat pyrotechnics, effectively rendering them inoperable. Read full article

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  • Tænk

    We Argies haven't got a chance against todays Superior Anglo Leadership...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w6PGfQSIRE

    Chuckle..., chuckle...

    Feb 26th, 2024 - 10:33 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
  • Zaphod Beeblebrox

    What could possibly go wrong?

    Feb 27th, 2024 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • rule_britannia

    Ejector seat cartridges to be fitted to all seats in Argentine Congress and the Senate by order of President Milei so that Peronists can “go through the roof” over public spending cuts.

    Feb 28th, 2024 - 04:43 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
  • imoyaro

    Live testing?

    Feb 28th, 2024 - 08:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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