From Defense Aerospace

 

[excerpt]

 

Argentina Re-states Intent for Nuclear-Powered Submarines

(Source: Forecast international; issued August 2, 2011)

 

NEWTOWN, Conn. --- Argentinean Minister of Defense Arturo Puricelli says that the country is considering the development of nuclear propulsion for submarines currently designed with diesel-electric powertrains. The initiative follows a request from President Cristina Fernandez and is closely linked to Brazil's construction of a nuclear-powered submersible with French technology.

OK, it's time for another "there's more chance of"...

 

There is more chance of Andy Murray winning all five Grand Slams next year than there is of Argentina getting SSNs by 2020.

OK, it's time for another "there's more chance of"...

 

There is more chance of Andy Murray winning all five Grand Slams next year than there is of Argentina getting SSNs by 2020.

Yes, and the political spectre is worsening for Cristina Fernandez de Kirschner after her political party losing the poll for Buenos Aires mayor:

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/ju...os-aires-mayor/

Yes, and the political spectre is worsening for Cristina Fernandez de Kirschner after her political party losing the poll for Buenos Aires mayor:

 

The probabilities of acquiring nuclear powered submarines aside, it is the aspirations for such weaponry, in combination with a continued claim upon the Falklands/Malvinas, a troubled Argentine government (we remember Galtieri and his own precarious situation pre 1982), and British power projection in decline, that make for a potentially uncertain future in the South Atlantic.

 

And, scenario fodder, which is what this forum is about.

From PressTV

 

[excerpt]

 

Argentina's government increases defense budget

Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:33AM GMT

Constanza Heller, Press TV, Buenos Aires

 

The Defense Ministry of Argentina has announced the increase of the national defense budget over the next five years in order to build a long-term agenda on the field.