Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joe Sommerlad

US to sell Black Hawk helicopters to Trump ally Milei in $140m deal

  • The US State Department has approved a $140 million deal to sell four refurbished Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina to bolster its defence and emergency response capabilities.
  • US Ambassador Peter Lamelas stated that the delivery of the aircraft will improve border security and aid in disaster response efforts.
  • The military sale follows comments from President Donald Trump suggesting he might not side with the UK in any future conflict over the Falkland Islands.
  • President Trump maintains close ties with Argentine President Javier Milei , whose administration previously received US financial support during currency instability.
  • The State Department confirmed that the sale supports US foreign policy goals and will not alter the basic military balance in South America.

IN FULL

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.