Following their journey from Denmark’s Skrydstrup Air Base, the delivery of the first six F-16 marks the return of a supersonic fighter capability in Argentina after decades.

The Argentine Air Force’s (Fuerza Aérea Argentina – FAA) first six F-16AM/BM MLU (Mid-Life Upgrade) Block 15s reached the country on Dec. 5, 2025, landing at the FAA’s Río Cuarto airbase (Área Material Río Cuarto/Rio IV Material Area – ARMACUAR). Images released by the Argentine government showed a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker flanked by three F-16s on each side flying over ARMACUAR upon arrival, followed by the other two KC-135 which supported the delivery. Contents Following their journey from Denmark’s Skrydstrup Air Base, the delivery of the first six F-16 marks the return of a supersonic fighter

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