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Argentina's Navy Eyes New Frigates Amid Budget Constraints

9/15/2025

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Argentina's Navy plans to acquire two multipurpose frigates to replace the retired ARA Hercules and ARA Héroina, both decommissioned in 2024.
Candidates include the Danish Iver Huitfeldt-class, Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class, and Italian Maestrale-class frigates.
Budget constraints may lead to the purchase of second-hand vessels, preferably those recently modernized.
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is preferred for its capabilities, though Denmark may downgrade them.
The availability of the Fridtjof Nansen-class depends on Norway's future decisions, while the Maestrale-class serves as a backup option.

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Argentina's Navy plans to acquire two multipurpose frigates to replace the retired ARA Hercules and ARA Héroina, both decommissioned in 2024.
Candidates include the Danish Iver Huitfeldt-class, Norwegian Fridtjof Nansen-class, and Italian Maestrale-class frigates.
Budget constraints may lead to the purchase of second-hand vessels, preferably those recently modernized.
The Iver Huitfeldt-class is preferred for its capabilities, though Denmark may downgrade them.
The availability of the Fridtjof Nansen-class depends on Norway's future decisions, while the Maestrale-class serves as a backup option.