Argentina moves forward with negotiations to acquire armoured vehicles
Argentinian defence minister Agustin Rossi has held meetings with Brazilian and Chinese authorities and negotiated the acquisition of new wheeled armoured vehicles for the national army.
The Argentinian MoD is making progress towards procuring new wheeled armoured vehicles for the army, after recent negotiations between defence minister Agustin Rossi and Brazilian and Chinese officials.
Aiming to work out on the purchase of the Norinco 8x8 VN1platforms, Rossi held a virtual meeting with the Chinese ambassador to Argentina, Zou Xiaoli, on 18 January.
Xiaoli claimed that Norinco is making modifications to its initial proposal, although he did not disclose details about these changes.
‘We will study and analyse it with the other offers we have received,’ Rossi stressed.
Xiaoli and Rossi also discussed an exchange programme
Our news & analysis is now part of Defence Insight®
A Basic-level or higher Defence Insight subscription is now required to view this content.
More from Land Warfare
-
![How joint ventures are expanding Rheinmetall's munitions portfolio (video)]()
How joint ventures are expanding Rheinmetall's munitions portfolio (video)
Roman Köhne, CEO of Rheinmetall's Weapon and Ammunition Division, discusses the company's announcements at Eurosatory 2026, including developments in defence technology, precision systems, industrial partnerships and future capability programmes.
-
![Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile]()
Canada reveals first requirements for future long-range air-to-air missile
Exclusive: Ottawa says its future NORAD interceptor must be highly stealthy, resistant to jamming and capable of engaging threats at very long range, while leaving the competition open to domestic and international suppliers.
-
![July land forces roundup: UK outlines spending with details unveiled on Eurosatory vehicles]()
July land forces roundup: UK outlines spending with details unveiled on Eurosatory vehicles
Analysis of the long-awaited UK Defence Investment Plan, which was finally released on 30 June, revealed scant investment in platform replacement for the British Army. The bright spot in July, however, was a multibillion-dollar contract awarded for the British Army’s Collective Training System.
