# Germany and France bid to supply Argentina with submarines amid Falklands tensions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/germany-and-france-offer-to-build-submarines-for-argentina-as-threat-to-the-falkland-islands-rises/
- Published: 2026-10-24T12:27:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-24T12:37:24+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16235239/Germany-France-offer-build-submarines-Argentina-Falklands.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Europe, Geopolitics, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Germany and France have offered to build three submarines for Argentina.
- The proposed deal includes financing and could take six years to deliver.
- Milei says Argentina will pursue its Falklands claim diplomatically.

## Summary

Germany’s TKMS and France’s Naval Group have offered to build three hunter-killer submarines for Argentina, whose government is seeking to renew its ageing naval fleet. The proposals come as President Javier Milei’s government has renewed its claim to the Falkland Islands, raising political sensitivity around any arms deal.

Argentina’s military chief said both offers include financing, with repayment in instalments, and that a decision would depend on geopolitical interests and funding. A contract could be followed by delivery in about six years; TKMS expects a decision in principle this year. Milei has ruled out military action and says Argentina will pursue diplomatic means, while a British MP has urged ministers to question Germany and France about the proposals.

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