U.S. And Argentina Forge Stronger Defense Partnership To Counter Regional Threats
Dallas Express
National
Jul 3, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosted Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri at the Pentagon | Image by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth @SecDef, posted 07/03/25/X
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Argentine Defense Minister Luis Petri at the Pentagon on Wednesday to deepen military cooperation and address rising regional threats.
The July 2 meeting marked a key milestone in rebuilding the U.S.Argentina defense partnership under the Trump and Milei administrations, with both countries emphasizing closer collaboration on space operations, critical minerals, and security in the South Atlanti
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the two leaders discussed efforts to deepen and institutionalize the U.S.Argentina defense relationship and deter malign influence in the Western Hemisphere.
Hegseth commended Argentinas ongoing defense modernization, citing the countrys recent acquisition of F-16 fighter jets and Stryker armored vehicles. He also noted significant progress in restoring bilateral ties under the current leadership.
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