# Argentina Spends $445m on Military Under Milei

> Argentina's government spent $445 million on weapons and military equipment since Javier Milei took office.
- Title: Argentina Spends $445m on Military Under Milei · MercoPress
- Summary: Argentina's government spent $445 million on weapons and military equipment since Javier Milei took office. Argentina spent $445 million on weapons and…
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- Source: MercoPress — https://en.mercopress.com/2026/10/19/argentina-spent-us-445-million-on-weapons-and-military-equipment-under-milei
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## Military Spending Under Milei
Argentina spent $445 million on weapons and military equipment from December 2023 to August 2026.
## Largest Acquisition: F-16 Fighters
Argentina bought 24 F-16 fighters from Denmark for $301.2 million in 2024.
## Defense Minister Statement
Defense Minister Carlos Presti said Argentina needs armed forces with greater capabilities to defend sovereignty.
## Key takeaway

Argentina spent $445 million on weapons and military equipment under President Milei from December 2023 to August 2026.