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The Argentinian Navy was in a period of decline since the Falklands War with its pride shattered after it's defeat. Successive civilian governments in Argentina continued its austerity against the military as punishment for their responsibilities not just in the Falklands Fiasco but also in the Dirty War which claimed the lives of tens of thousands of civilians in Argentina. Nevertheless, the current right-wing administrations of the JxC see the need to rebuild its once prideful fleet both to combat the rise of illegal fishing, enforce its economic zone and most importantly, enforce Argentina's sovereignty over the South Atlantic.
The 2027 Naval Reconstruction Program signed in collaboration between the Argentinian Ministry of Defense and Chinese shipbuilding conglomerates saw a colossal expansion of the Armada's capabilities and modernization into the 21st century, with the construction of 8 Rivadavia Class multipurpose missile destroyers and 16 Misiones class frigates as well as 6 submarines of the San Juan class. which have replaced Argentina's aging fleet built in the 20th century.
With the ships now procured after years of construction, recruitment of new personnel, and fitting of Argentinian electronic and missile systems, the Armada can now begin exercises to hone in the skills of Argentina's crew members. Funds have been allocated towards training and maintenance to ensure an incident like the sinking of the ARA Robinson never happens again.
Excercises of the Armada also include shadowing British possessions in the South Atlantic, providing advanced reconissance of the area and it's civilian infrastructure. The fleet will also conduct operations against illegal fishing and protect Argentinian commercial interests in the South Atlantic.
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