Overview
- Casa Rosada sources confirmed to local media that Javier Milei plans an official trip to the UK in April–May 2026, which would be the first visit to London by an Argentine president since 1998.
- Milei told The Telegraph that negotiations have begun to relax the post-1982 British export controls on equipment that could enhance Argentina’s military capability.
- The UK government says there are no specific talks on easing arms controls and reiterates that Falklands sovereignty is not negotiable, though broader bilateral contacts on defense are acknowledged in reporting.
- Coverage cites a U.S. role in defense dialogues, and Milei’s push follows Argentina’s recent arrival of F-16s purchased from Denmark in a deal approved by Washington.
- Falklands residents and British veterans express concern over Argentine rearmament, even as islanders emphasize confidence in the UK’s commitment to their self-determination.