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Did Argentina acquire F-16 weapons package: 36 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + 2 guidance sections, 102 Mk-82 500lb bombs, 50 MXU-650 air foil g? | Magna Bureau Answers
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Did Argentina acquire F-16 weapons package: 36 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + 2 guidance sections, 102 Mk-82 500lb bombs, 50 MXU-650 air foil g?

Yes — ordered. In 2024, Argentina ordered F-16 weapons package: 36 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + 2 guidance sections, 102…, 36 missiles + 2 guidance sections + 102 bombs + 50 AFGs units from United States (Raytheon/General Dynamics via…(USD 941 million). Status: FMS approved (DSCA notified US Congress 30 Oct…. Reported by Euro-SD (reporting DSCA notification), 30 October 2024.

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Year2024
ItemF-16 weapons package: 36 AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM + 2 guidance sections, 102 Mk-82 500lb bombs, 50 MXU-650 air foil groups, fuzes and bomb guidance kits
Quantity36 missiles + 2 guidance sections + 102 bombs + 50 AFGs
SupplierUnited States (Raytheon/General Dynamics via FMS)
ValueUSD 941 million
Statusordered
SourceEuro-SD (reporting DSCA notification), 30 October 2024

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