The UK may be forced to review its Falkland Islands air defenses

Argentina's Huge Fighter Jet Purchase 

Could Raise Tensions With Britain

by DAVID CENCIOTTI,

The UK may be forced to review its Falkland Islands air defenses to face a renewed threat in the South Atlantic.

According to a report in the Daily Express newspaper, the Argentine Air Force is set to get a dozen Sukhoi Su-24 Fencer attack planes from Russia in return for foodstuff.

Due to this, the UK Ministry of Defense is in the process of reviewing the Falkland Islands air defenses. The delivery of the supersonic, all-weather attack aircraft could pose a threat to the islands, referred to as “Malvinas” by Argentina.

According to Jane’s, the islands current British air defenses include four Eurofighter Typhoon jets, Rapier SAM (Surface to Air Missile) systems, along with about 1,200 troops permanently stationed in the South Atlantic base.

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