To strengthen the country’s air force, Argentina is considering buying 12 Dassault Mirage F1CJ fighters and one F1BJ trainer, at a cost of $100m.

The deal is significant for Argentina as the air force’s remaining Mirage IIIEA/DAs will retire in 2012, according to Flightglobal.

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Two Saab 340 aircraft equipped with Erieye airborne early warning radars, are also on Argentina’s shopping list to enhance its air defence capabilities.

Argentina will also purchase two Mil Mi-17V1 helicopter, under a $20m deal, to restore the air force’s heavylift helicopter capability.

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