News in brief: South America

South America has witnessed some key defence deals, military launches and exercises in late 2025. Below are some brief snippets of the major news: Argentina gets its first F-16B jet  The Argentine Air Force’s maiden operational F-16B twin-seat aircraft was unveiled at Denmark’s Aalborg Air Base in September, as reported by the Italy-based news portal The Avionist.In a social media post, Argentina’s Defence Minister Luis Petri said that the jet boasts of “modernised systems, surface treatments, and standardised paint” as per the specifications listed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.The aircraft is among six expected to be delivered to Argentina in