Warning to Argentina of ‘heavy casualties’ if it launches new Falklands invasion

An professional in defence issues has cautioned Argentina about potential repercussions if it seeks to regain management over the Falkland Islands, emphasising the United Kingdom’s sturdy army capabilities.

Nicholas Drummond, a revered defence analyst, expressed his considerations following a tweet by James Cleverly asserting British sovereignty over the Falklands. The tweet ignited a social media debate, prompting Drummond to share his insights on the doable outcomes of an Argentine try and reclaim the South Atlantic archipelago.

Drawing parallels to the continued battle between Russia and Ukraine, he confused the UK’s army energy. He cautioned that any invasion may lead to important casualties and weaken Argentina’s air pressure considerably.

In his evaluation, Drummond identified numerous considerations.

He mentioned the UK had two plane carriers and fighter jets stationed on the Falklands, the navy’s superior air defence destroyers and frigates and the elite pressure of the three Commando Brigade and 16 Air Assault Brigade.

Other elements embrace further help from mild infantry brigades and specialised automobiles, the UK’s benefit in air energy, together with Apache gunships and helicopters and the improved effectiveness of Special Forces models.

Responding to Cleverly’s message that “the UK will always defend the right of the islanders to decide their own future”, Drummond mentioned Argentina “would suffer heavy casualties and if you subsequently wanted to review your Chinese-equipped air force, you would need to buy a fleet of glass-bottom boats”.

The feedback got here because the EU acknowledged the Falklands Islands because the Malvinas and referred to them as a “disputed territory” moderately than a “European overseas territory” in an settlement with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), final month.

However, simply hours later, after stress from the UK to forestall any reference to the sovereignty dispute over the South Atlantic archipelago, the EU was compelled to again down on its joint declaration with the Celac nations issued on the finish of a summit in Brussels.