The visit to the Pentagon, where Presti met with Under Secretary of War Joseph Humire and NSC Director Michael Jensen , marks a paradigm shift. Argentina is no longer just thinking about traditional territorial defense, but about "hybrid warfare" : protecting gas pipelines, nuclear power plants, and mining sites against cyberattacks or international sabotage.

The Defense "Shopping" Market: Air, Land and Cyberspace

The re-equipment plan is divided into three fundamental pillars that have the approval of the White House:

The Geopolitical Factor: Gas for Security

The United States' urgency to strengthen Argentina is no coincidence. The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have triggered global energy alarms. In this context, Argentina emerges as a "reliable supplier" across the Atlantic.

"The goal is for the requested military supplies to arrive in Argentina starting in 2027, although the helicopters could land this year," sources close to the negotiations said.

The Capitol Challenge

Despite Presti 's optimism and the support of Ambassador Alec Oxenford , the path is not without obstacles. The arms sale requires congressional approval. With the US midterm elections scheduled for November 2026, the Argentine government is racing against time to secure parliamentary approval before the election campaign paralyzes the legislative agenda in Washington.

After two days of intense negotiations, Presti returns to Buenos Aires today with a defined roadmap: to integrate Argentina into the "Shield of the Americas", guaranteeing that the country's natural resources have state-of-the-art technology for their protection.