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NATIONAL SECURITY FACTS
he president, through a civilian minister of defense, commands the Argentine armed forces. The Justice and Security Ministry controls the Federal Police, the Gendarmeria (border police), the Prefectura Naval (coast guard), and the Airport Security Police. The Argentine armed forces maintain close defense cooperation and professional military education relationships with the United States. Other countries also have military relationships with the Argentine forces, including Israel, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Chile, and Venezuela.
The current Minister of Defense has pursued an aggressive restructuring program based on the Argentine 1988 defense law. Priorities include emphasis on joint operations and peacekeeping. There has been minimal recapitalization due to budget constraints experienced over the past 5 years.