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Equipment of the Argentine Army lists weapons, vehicles, aircraft, and other materiel that either are in service or have served with the Argentine Army, since the early 1900s. Totals for each item are estimated as per sources cited. Items not yet in service but planned for future use are listed in a separate section.
Argentine soldiers with FN FAL rifles, Falklands War. On 2 April 1982, Leopoldo Galtieri initiated the 1982 invasion of the Falkland Islands or Operation Rosario as a result of negotiations with the United Kingdom running long. [26] The Argentine Army contributed forces to Operation Rosario and occupation that followed.
In the first week of May, 601 Commando Company was also sent in helicopters to sweep Salvador Settlement in search of British special forces, after the local ranch-owner Robin Pittaluga had tried to relay a message from the British task force sent to recover the Falklands (it was common practise in the islands to relay radio messages).
Captured 15 June 1982 and renamed Falkland Sound. Sold to a British owner from London in 1991, then transferred to several Panamanian companies. Returned to Argentine control as Audax II when bought by Cintra company in 2008, and under Uruguayan registry since 2011 [5] Río Cincel – An ELMA cargo ship. Survived the conflict.
ARA Veinticinco de Mayo (V-2) was a light aircraft carrier in the Argentine Navy from 1969 to 1997. The English translation of the name is Twenty-fifth of May, which is the date of Argentina's May Revolution in 1810.
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Events in the year 1982 in Argentina. Incumbents. President: Leopoldo Galtieri (until 18 June) Alfredo Oscar Saint Jean (18 June–1 July) Reynaldo Bignone (from 1 July)
Pages in category "1982 in Argentina" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...