Milei Widens Argentina F-16 Secrecy to Parts Sent Abroad
President Javier Milei signed Decree 735/2026, classifying the export of material tied to Argentina's new F-16 fleet. It is the fourth secrecy order on a US$301.2 million deal. The post Milei Widens Argentina F-16 Secrecy to Parts Sent Abroad appeared first on The Rio Times .
A decree signed by President Javier Milei on August 14, 2026, has expanded secrecy around Argentina's new F-16 fighter jets. The decree, known as Decree 735/2026, now includes material related to the export and import of parts, engines, spares, and munitions for the F-16 fleet. This means that the export of any component linked to the weapons system is now shielded from public disclosure.
The Defence Ministry is responsible for implementing the measure, working through its Secretariat of Strategy and Military Affairs. The decree covers both outgoing and incoming material for maintenance and upgrade work, including engines sent abroad for overhaul and airframe parts for upgrades. The first six F-16s landed in December 2025 at the Rio Cuarto material depot in Cordoba, with a second batch of six expected in September 2026.
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