Argentina spent US$445 million on weapons and military equipment under Milei

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Argentina spent about US$445 million on weapons and military and security equipment between Javier Milei taking office in December 2023 and August 2026. The figure, based on official procurement records and international agreements, exceeds spending during the full presidencies of Alberto Fernández and Mauricio Macri.

Argentina’s government spent some US$445 million on weapons, military and security equipment from when Javier Milei took office in December 2023 to August 2026, according to an analysis by the newspaper Infobae based on the state’s official procurement system and agreements signed with other countries. The figure already exceeds what was invested during the full terms of Alberto Fernández and Mauricio Macri.