Argentina’s Ministry of Defense has effectively secured approval for the 2024 Armed Forces Investment Plan via the National Defense Fund (FONDEF). Consequently, this sets a precedent for future military planning. Defense Minister Luis Petri ratified the plan on April 30, ensuring annual approval before each fiscal year begins. The initiative allocates 0.8% of Argentina’s national […]
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