The Argentinian media Infobae reports. Argentina is discussing with France the transfer of five decommissioned Super Etendard attack aircraft to Ukraine. The aircraft were purchased in 2018 but never put into service due to the British embargo after the Falklands War.
Argentina plans to exchange the attack aircraft for other military equipment, while France will take over the repair of the planes and hand them over to Ukraine. The only problem is the lack of ejection seats for pilots.
Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino discussed the issue with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejournet and U.S. Assistant to the President for Homeland Security Jake Sullivan. Buenos Aires expects to receive drones and helicopters in exchange.
Also according to Infobae, Argentine President Javier Milei has changed his mind and decided to attend a peace conference on Ukraine in Switzerland. He had previously said he would not attend the summit.
The Dassault Super Etendard is a French supersonic attack aircraft that made its first flight in 1974. It was supplied to Argentina and used against British ships during the Falklands War. France withdrew this type of aircraft from production in 2015. At the moment, the Super Etendard is in service only with the Argentine Navy. A total of 85 of these aircraft were built.
