Military · Tuesday, 25 August 2026
Argentina abandons effort to fly its modernized Super Étendards
Argentina has formally retired its fleet of five ex-French Navy Super Étendard Modernisé jets, ending efforts to return them to service.
TL;DR
The aircraft, delivered in 2019, never flew in Argentine service due to an inability to source components for their British-made Martin-Baker ejection seats. The decision closes a chapter on a long-standing procurement struggle and marks the end of over four decades of Super Étendard service in Argentina.
Aerospace Global News24 Aug, 17:02 BST
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