The British Armed Forces, illegally present in the Malvina Islands since 1833, are intensifying their militarization policy in the South Atlantic . MercoPress , a spokesperson for colonial interests, has just confirmed a new cycle of military exercises scheduled between October 6 and 14, 2025. Codenamed "ExCape Sword" , the maneuvers include salvo fire, explosion noise, lighting to detect paratroopers, and maritime and land insertions , affecting sensitive areas such as Stanley (Port Argentino) and Wireless Ridge.

This exercise, which involves the Permanent Rotating Infantry Company and other units, is the umpteenth violation of the principles of the international community and, in particular, of Resolution 31/49 of the United Nations General Assembly (UN) , approved in 1976.

The UN orders not to modify the situation unilaterally

Resolution 31/49 is a diplomatic pillar for Argentina. Point 4 states, "It urges both parties to refrain from taking decisions that would entail unilateral changes to the situation while the Islands are undergoing the process recommended in the aforementioned resolutions."

The British military escalation, with the rotating deployment of elite personnel like the Gurkhas and cutting-edge technology, constitutes a flagrant "unilateral modification of the situation." Far from seeking a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute, the United Kingdom is entrenching its illegal occupation of an area recognized by the UN as a territory pending decolonization.

A Chain of Military Exercises in 2025

The October maneuvers are not a one-off event, but rather the culmination of a systematic militarization process that has been ongoing throughout 2025. So far this year alone, the British presence has carried out at least the following large-scale exercises:

These are in addition to regular patrols and the permanent presence of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets at Mount Pleasant Air Base (BFSAI), the nerve center for these activities.

Deciphering Military Jargon: Acronyms and Units

Although not explicitly mentioned in MercoPress's information for this exercise, the UK Armed Forces consistently employ systems and units whose acronyms define their deterrent power in the South Atlantic:

The inexplicable Argentine silence

While London reinforces its military presence and exploits natural resources in a disputed territory, the Javier Milei administration's response is conspicuous by its absence . Unlike previous administrations, which formally condemned these maneuvers before international organizations, the current administration maintains a silence that, in practice, is interpreted by many analysts as tacit complicity or a dangerous indifference to the militarization of Argentina's sovereign territory.

The United Kingdom's failure to comply with Resolution 31/49 is an act of colonialism that demands a strong diplomatic response. Argentina's official silence not only weakens its claim to sovereignty but also undermines the cause of demilitarization in the South Atlantic, which is essential for regional peace and cooperation. It is imperative that the Argentine State return to the path of actively denouncing and complying with UN resolutions.