The British South Atlantic Forces (BFSAI) , illegitimately based in the Malvina Islands since 1833, have concluded their fifth large-scale military exercise of 2025, dubbed "ExCape Sword." These maneuvers, announced by the BFSAI themselves through their social media channels, took place between October 6 and 14 and not only reinforce the UK's policy of unilateral militarization of a disputed territory, but also represent a flagrant violation of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 31/49 , which urges them to refrain from unilaterally altering the status quo.

Led by the 2nd Battalion of "The Rifles" Regiment (2 RIFLES) , the exercise demonstrated the British capability for rapid deployment and combat in a hostile environment. Operations included:

Simultaneously, Exercise KOP SHIELD focused on evaluating the Sky Sabre air defense system, which has replaced the aging Rapier missiles. The tests, conducted by the 7th Air Defense Group, used training drones to simulate threats and tested the system's reaction and command capabilities, further solidifying the modernization of the British arsenal in occupied Argentine territory.

Rafael's technology and the political-business link

The severity of the militarization is underscored by the revelation of the Sky Sabre system's technological component. This advanced anti-aircraft system utilizes the Modular, Integrated C4I Air & Missile Defense System (MIC4AD) software from the Israeli company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems .

The political relevance of this detail is undeniable: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is linked to businessman Eduardo Elsztain , an influential real estate and financial magnate who was a premium financier of the campaign of the current Argentine president, Javier Milei .

Key: The company linked to Elsztain provides the "brain" of the British defense system, which connects the radar to the launchers, guaranteeing the effectiveness of British military deterrence in the Malvina Islands. This fusion of private and geopolitical interests at the heart of the military occupation constitutes a stark warning and exposes a complex network operating against Argentine sovereignty.

The global context

The escalation of BFSAI operations is in line with the British doctrine of "Global Britain" and the 2025 Strategic Defence Review , which reaffirms the geostrategic importance of the South Atlantic. The deployment of cutting-edge technology and the constant rotation of elite personnel, such as the Gurkhas, reinforce the military presence in an area that the UN recognizes as a territory pending decolonization.

This escalation occurs against a backdrop of global tension, where the United Kingdom, as a NATO member, projects its power. Specialized reports place Argentina as a "strategic actor" on par with global powers, highlighting the geopolitical value London assigns to control of the South Atlantic and linking the sovereignty dispute to the broader context of the war between NATO and Russia in Ukraine .

Faced with this systematic violation of international law and the scandal involving the provision of defense technology by a businessman linked to the Executive Branch, the institutional silence of the three branches of the Argentine State must end.