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title: "US State Department approves $140m Black Hawk sale to Argentina"
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published: "2026-09-12T07:05:30.120Z"
source_reported: "2026-09-12T06:25:00.000Z"
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trust_score: 42
critic_score: 57
hype_score: 41
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# US State Department approves $140m Black Hawk sale to Argentina

*The deal for four helicopters aims to enhance Argentina's military capabilities and support US foreign policy objectives.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. The central claim is attributed to the US State Department, and the deal is corroborated by multiple independent outlets.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets provide digests, limiting the depth of reporting. The full reports offer more detail on the sale's purpose and components.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Some outlets link the sale to the Falklands dispute, creating a sensationalist narrative not fully supported by all reports.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- The US State Department has approved a foreign military sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina.
- The estimated cost of the sale is $140 million, with Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, as the principal contractor.
- The sale is intended to enhance Argentina's military capabilities, including border security and disaster response.
- Several reports link the sale to recent comments by Donald Trump regarding the Falkland Islands.

The U.S. State Department has approved a foreign military sale to Argentina for UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment. The estimated cost of the sale is $140 million. Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, is the principal contractor for the deal, which involves four helicopters. The sale aims to enhance Argentina's military capabilities and support U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives.

## Disagreement on helicopter condition

The Rio Times and TotalNews Agency USA Español state that the helicopters are refurbished. None of the other reports specify the condition of the helicopters.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific number of helicopters Argentina requested, a detail present in the full report from Infobae and noted in digests from Anadolu Ajansı and DataClave. The full report from Infobae also details additional equipment beyond the helicopters, such as specific engine types and maintenance software, which were not mentioned in the digests.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 20 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 20% (4)
- Centre: 20% (4)
- Right: 60% (12)

42 of 62 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-13T10:15:13.372733+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 74 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-13T11:00:13.996Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports focused on the sale's timing in relation to Donald Trump's comments about the Falkland Islands. The Independent (US) and The Independent stated the deal worth $140 million comes after President Donald Trump indicated he might not side with the U.K. should a new conflict erupt over the ownership of the Falkland Islands. Infobae, in its full report, detailed the specific equipment included in the sale, such as two General Electric engines and various related items like transponponders, landing systems, radios, GPS, rescue equipment, and maintenance software. It also noted the helicopters would replace older Bell UH-1H/Huey II models in the Army Aviation Command and mentioned that over thirty countries have acquired the Black Hawk.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports highlighted the financial and strategic aspects of the sale. Devdiscourse and Hola News reported the $140 million cost and the enhancement of Argentina's military capabilities. Devdiscourse also noted the continuing defense relationship between the U.S. and Argentina and the upgrade of military aviation technology. Dailymail.com reported the cost as £103 million and mentioned the U.S. State Department confirmation. Internewscast provided a brief overview of the sale.

### Right

- Right-rated reports frequently linked the sale to Donald Trump and the Falkland Islands dispute, often mentioning the cost in pounds sterling. The Telegraph stated the deal was worth £103m and came after Donald Trump suggested he would not defend Britain against invasion of the Falklands. GB News and PressNewsAgency reported a $140 million (£103 million) deal for four Black Hawk helicopters amid unsettled tensions with Britain over the Falkland Islands. The Gateway Pundit and Politicom.com.au suggested Argentina was arming itself with US help, referencing renewed designs over the Falkland Islands. The Rio Times noted the sale of four refurbished UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters as a 'small, pointed defense buy in the middle of the Falklands confrontation'. La Nacion (CL) and La Nacion (AR) reported the $140 million cost and that the helicopters would strengthen defence and emergency care. Anadolu Ajansı and Iefimerida reported the State Department's approval and the number of helicopters. Protothema mentioned the agreement includes equipment, training, and support from Sikorsky, strengthening Buenos Aires’ security capabilities. Yonhap News Agency reported on Argentine President Javier Milei, dubbed the 'Trump of South America', solidifying pro-U.S. security by introducing Black Hawks.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 2
- mixed: 10
- high: 5
- unknown: 45

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [MondialNews](https://mondialnews.com/2026/09/12/us-state-department-greenlights-140m-black-hawk-helicopter-deal-with-argentina) — US State Department Greenlights $140M Black Hawk Helicopter Deal with Argentina
- [Daily Express](https://express.co.uk/news/world/2248016/us-sells-helicopters-argentina-103m-donald-trump-falklands) — US sells helicopters to Argentina in £103m deal after Trump's bombshell Falklands comment
- [Primereando Las Noticias](https://primereando.com.ar/index.php/2026/09/12/hay-plata-milei-autorizo-la-compra-de-helicopteros-de-guerra-a-ee-uu-por-140-millones-de-dolares/126632) — There Is Silver: Milei Authorized the Purchase of U.S. War Helicopters for 140 Million Dollars - Primerando
- [Merco Press](https://en.mercopress.com/2026/09/12/us-approves-possible-sale-of-four-black-hawk-helicopters-to-argentina-for-us-140-million) — US approves possible sale of four Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for US$140 million
- [Gândul](https://gandul.ro/actualitate/trump-elicoptere-black-hawk-argentina-falkland-21005418) — Trump Sells Military Helicopters to Argentina, in Full Dispute Falkland
- [The Telegraph](https://telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/11/us-sells-black-hawk-helicopters-to-argentina) — US sells Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina
- [NewsFinale](https://newsfinale.com/news/us-approves-black-hawk-helicopter-sale-to-argentina) — US Approves Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us-approves-black-hawk-helicopter-sale-to-argentina) — US Approves Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina
- [dailymail.com](https://dailymail.com/news/article-16124609/USA-Black-Hawk-helicopters-Argentina-103-million-Trump-Britain-Falklands.html) — USA agrees to sell Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina
- [GB News](https://gbnews.com/news/us/donald-trump-argentina-black-hawk-helicopters-falklands-row) — Donald Trump sells Argentina £103million Black Hawk helicopters amid Falklands row
- [PressNewsAgency](https://pressnewsagency.org/donald-trump-sells-argentina-103million-black-hawk-helicopters-amid-falklands-row) — Donald Trump sells Argentina £103million Black Hawk helicopters amid Falklands row
- [Politics, Policy, Political News](https://politicom.com.au/us-to-sell-black-hawk-helicopters-to-argentina-despite-renewed-tensions-with-the-uk-over-the-falkland-islands) — US To Sell Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina, Despite Renewed Tensions With the UK Over the Falkland Islands - Politics, Policy, Political Views
- [The Gateway Pundit](https://thegatewaypundit.com/2026/09/us-sell-black-hawk-helicopters-argentina-despite-renewed) — US To Sell Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina, Despite Renewed Tensions With the UK Over the Falkland Islands * The Gateway Pundit * by Paul Serran
- [diariosanrafael.com.ar](https://diariosanrafael.com.ar/el-gobierno-le-comprara-cuatro-helicopteros-militares-ee-uu-por-us140-millones) — The Government Will Buy You Four U.S. Military Helicopters for $140 Million - Diario San Rafael
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260912002000009) — 'South American Trump' Milay Solidifies Pro-U.S. Security by Introducing Black Hawks
- [The Rio Times](https://riotimesonline.com/argentina-us-black-hawk-helicopters-sale-2026) — US Approves Four Refurbished Black Hawk Helicopters for Argentina
- [Revista Defensa Infodefensa.com](https://infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/6011897/argentina-avanza-incorporacion-cuatro-uh-60l-black-hawk) — Argentina Advances in the Incorporation of Four UH-60L Black Hawk
- [la Nacion](https://lanacion.cl/eeuu-aprobo-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-militares-blackhawk-a-argentina-por-140-millones-de-dolares) — The U.S. Approved the Sale of Four Blackhawk Military Helicopters to Arge...
- [DataClave](https://dataclave.com.ar/poder/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-4-helicopteros-black-hawk-a-argentina-por-us-140-millones_a6aa4087028c31e61b9c0cb9f) — United States Approved Sale of 4 Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina for $140 Million
- [observatorial.com](https://observatorial.com/news/world/1815074/purchase-of-helicopters-expands-argentina-us-military-partnership) — Purchase of helicopters expands Argentina-US military partnership
- [BAE Negocios](https://baenegocios.com/politica/argentina-le-compro-helicopteros-de-guerra-a-eeuu-por-usd-140-millones) — Argentina Bought US War Helicopters for USD 140 Million
- [Gazeta Do Povo](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/mundo/compra-helicopteros-amplia-parceria-militar-argentina-eua) — Purchase of Helicopter Wide Military Partnership Argentina-USA
- [TotalNews Agency USA Español](https://totalnewsagency.com/2026/09/11/estados-unidos-abre-la-puerta-a-cuatro-black-hawk-para-el-ejercito-argentino-por-us140-millones) — United States Opens Door to Four Black Hawks for the Argentine Army for $140 Million
- [rionegro.com.ar](https://rionegro.com.ar/politica/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-helicopteros-militares-black-hawk-a-la-argentina-por-140-millones-de-dolares-4717584) — United States Approved Sale of Black Hawk Military Helicopters to Argentina for $140 Million
- [El Cronista](https://cronista.com/economia-politica/argentina-suma-poder-aereo-eeuu-autorizo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-black-hawk-por-us-140-millones) — Argentina Adds Air Power: U.S. Authorized the Sale of Four Black Hawk Helicopters for $140 Million
- [Noticias Argentinas | Agencia de noticias](https://noticiasargentinas.com/politica/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-black-hawk-a-la-argentina--cuanto-costaran_a6aa3d70c4a69329b5ed297e2) — The United States Approved the Sale of Four Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina: How Much They Will Cost
- [Filo News](https://filo.news/noticia/2026/09/11/eeuu) — U.S. Enabled the Sale of Four Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-argentina-black-hawk-helicopters-falklands-b3048538.html) — Trump sells Argentina Black Hawk helicopters after Falklands spat
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-argentina-black-hawk-helicopters-falklands-b3048538.html) — Trump sells Argentina Black Hawk helicopters after Falklands spat
- [Moncloa](https://moncloa.com/2026/09/11/malvinas-reclamacion-argentina-eeuu-black-hawk-3429793) — Malvinas: Argentina's Complaint to the US that Milei Armour and Spain Looks From Gibraltar
- [fm899.com.ar](https://fm899.com.ar/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-helicopteros-militares-a-la-argentina-por-uss140-millones) — The United States Approved the Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina for US$140 Million
- [cba24n.com.ar](https://cba24n.com.ar/argentina/eeuu-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-agiles-helicopteros-militares-a-argentina_a6aa3d2779c623156921751d1) — U.S. Approved the Sale of Four Agile Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [Air Data News](https://airdatanews.com/argentina-turns-to-older-uh-60-l-black-hawks-to-renew-army-helicopter-fleet) — Argentina turns to older UH-60L Black Hawks to renew Army helicopter fleet
- [OnAlert](https://onalert.gr/eksoplismoi/black-hawk-prasino-fos-ton-ipa-gia-na-apoktisei-i-argentini-4-elikoptera-black-hawk/818723) — Black Hawk: US "Green Light" for Argentina to Acquire 4 Black Hawk Helicopters
- [Defence Review](https://defencereview.gr/amina/oi-ipa-enekrinan-tin-polisi-tessaron-m) — The US Has Approved the Sale of Four UH-60L Black Hawk Transport Helicopters to Argentina at a Potential Cost of $140 Million.
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/424356/ipa-nai-stin-pithani-polisi-stratiotikon-elikopteron-stin-argentini) — US: "Yes" to Possible Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [sigmalive.com](https://sigmalive.com/news/international/1328872/hpa-eghkrinoyn-tin-pithani-pwlisi-stratiotikwn-elikopteron-stin-arghentini) — US Approves Possible Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [El Intransigente](https://elintransigente.com/2026/09/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-black-hawk-a-la-argentina-cuantos-millones-costara) — The United States Approved the Sale of Four Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina: How Many Millions Will It Cost?
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-state-department-approves-possible-140m-sale-of-black-hawk-helicopters-to-argentina/4053849) — US State Department Approves Possible $140M Sale of Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina
- [onlarissa.gr](https://onlarissa.gr/2026/09/11/ipa-prasino-fos-gia-tin-pithani-polisi-stratiotikon-elikopteron-stin-argentini) — US: "Green Light" for the Possible Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina - ONLARISSA.GR News Larissa
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/ipa-prasino-fos-gia-tin-pithani-polisi-stratiotikon-elikopteron-stin-argentini) — US: "Green Light" for Possible Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [Iefimerida](https://iefimerida.gr/kosmos/ipa-polisi-tessaron-blackhawks-stin-argentini) — US: "Green Light" for the Sale of Four "Blackhawk" Military Helicopters to Argentina - iefimerida.gr
- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1877057/oi-ipa-egrinoun-pithani-polisi-tessaron-elikopteron-black-hawk-stin-argedini-enadi-140-ekat-dolarion) — US Approves Possible Sale of Four Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina for $140 Million
- [la Nacion](https://lanacion.com.ar/politica/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-helicopteros-militares-a-la-argentina-por-uss140-millones-nid10092026) — The United States Approved the Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina for US$140 Million
- [zougla.gr](https://zougla.gr/kosmos/oi-ipa-enekrinan-tin-polisi-stratiotikon-elikopteron-stin-argentini) — US Approves Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [ellitoral.com.ar](https://ellitoral.com.ar/nacional/2026-9-10-21-0-0-eeuu-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-blackhawk-a-la-argentina) — U.S. Approved the Sale of Four Blackhawk Helicopters to Argentina
- [lagaceta.com.ar](https://lagaceta.com.ar/nota/1153498/mundo/eeuu-aprobo-venta-cuatro-helicopteros-militares-argentina-medio-tension-malvinas.html) — U.S. Approved the Sale of Four Military Helicopters to Argentina in the Midst of Tension over Malvinas
- [Business Daily](https://businessdaily.gr/diethni/231318_egkrisi-ipa-gia-polisi-elikopteron-blackhawk-uh-60l-stin-argentini) — US Approves Possible Sale of Military Helicopters to Argentina
- [forte.jor.br](https://forte.jor.br/2026/09/10/eua-aprovam-possivel-venda-de-quatro-helicopteros-uh-60l-black-hawk-a-argentina-por-us-140-milhoes) — US Approves Possible Sale of Four UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina for $140 Million - Ground Forces
- [flight.com.gr](https://flight.com.gr/argentina-u-s-approval-for-four-uh-60l-black-hawk-helicopters-worth-140-million) — Argentina: US Approval for Four UH-60L Black Hawks, Worth $140 Million
- [Perfil](https://perfil.com/noticias/politica/eeuu-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-black-hawk-a-argentina-por-us140-millones.phtml) — U.S. Approved the Sale of Four Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina for $140 Million
- [Hola News](https://holanews.com/eeuu-aprueba-vender-cuatro-helicopteros-blackhawk-a-argentina-por-140-millones-de-dolares) — US Approves to Sell Four Blackhawk Helicopters to Argentina for 140 Million Dollars
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/business/3975558-us-greenlights-140-million-black-hawk-helicopter-sale-to-argentina) — U.S. Greenlights $140 Million Black Hawk Helicopter Sale to Argentina
- [zona-militar.com](https://zona-militar.com/2026/09/10/por-us-140-millones-ee-uu-autorizo-la-venta-de-helicopteros-uh-60l-black-hawk-para-el-ejercito-argentino) — For US$ 140 Million, the US Authorized the Sale of UH-60L Black Hawk Helicopters to the Argentine Army
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/eeuu-aprueba-vender-cuatro-helicopteros-blackhawk-a-argentina-por-140-millones-de-dolares_0_ZpwBOuSY9W.html) — US Approves to Sell Four Blackhawk Helicopters to Argentina for 140 Million Dollars
- [pucara.org](https://pucara.org/post/estados-unidos-confirma-la-venta-de-4-black-hawk-a-la-argentina) — United States Confirms Sale of 4 Black Hawk to Argentina
- [Infobae](https://infobae.com/america/agencias/2026/09/10/eeuu-aprueba-vender-cuatro-helicopteros-blackhawk-a-argentina-por-140-millones-de-dolares) — US Approves to Sell Four Blackhawk Helicopters to Argentina for 140 Million Dollars
- [diariocarioca.com](https://diariocarioca.com/2026/09/10/mundo/eua-aprovam-possivel-venda-de-black-hawks-a-argentina) — USA Approves Possible Sale of Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina
- [Apa](https://apa.az/america/abs-argentinaya-black-hawk-helikopterlerinin-satisini-tesdiqleyib-995156) — US Approves Sale of Black Hawk Helicopters to Argentina
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/10/2582142.html) — The United States has approved the possible sale of Black Hawk helicopters to Argentina for $ 140 million, according to the US State Department
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/black-hawk-eua-aprovam-possivel-venda-de-helicopteros-para-argentina) — Black Hawk: USA Approves Possible Sale of Helicopters to Argentina
- [La Brújula 24](https://labrujula24.com/notas/2026/09/10/estados-unidos-aprobo-la-venta-de-cuatro-helicopteros-militares-a-la-argentina-n519996) — United States Approved the Sale of Four Military Helicopters to Argentina

## Questions

**What is the US State Department selling to Argentina?**

The US State Department has approved the sale of four UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment to Argentina. The deal is estimated to cost $140 million and involves Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, as the principal contractor.

**What is the purpose of this sale?**

The sale aims to enhance Argentina's military capabilities, supporting its objectives in areas such as border security, combating transnational crime, and humanitarian or disaster response. It also aligns with U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives by strengthening a key ally.

**How much does the sale cost?**

The estimated cost of the foreign military sale is $140 million. Some reports also mention the equivalent cost in British pounds sterling as approximately £103 million.

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