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The Argentinians underestimated us last time to the extent that they did not
think we would even try to hold on to the islands, let alone deliver a devastating blow that would quickly lead to the toppling of the Argentinian military government. Even they are not capable of thinking that they could acheive it now. The Argentinian military was very much at it's peak during the Falklands; mainly due to the extremely pro-military government. Whilst Argentinian technology has advanced, the military has shrunk in size and they still lack the highly trained infantry that the British continue to excel with (SAS, Blackwatch, etc; most of which have trained on the Falklands at sometime!). Our Navy has the same number of carriers available as it did during the Falklands and the amphibious ability of the Royal Navy has improved dramatically. Our Submarine force is still highly potent. In six years time will will posses the world's newest carrier class with a second ship to follow in 2018. Our current conventional ground/sea missile force was almost non-existent during the Falklands. The Falklands it's self is now heavily garrisoned by fresh troops and hardened veterans of the Middle East. Fortifications have been built on parts of the island. It's a regular venue for training and wargames. All manner of scenarios are rehearsed. At any given time one or more infantry battalions and aircraft carriers are on 24 hour notice to be deployed to the Falklands. Commitments elsewhere would not significantly impede first reactions. Argentina's air force consists of ~35 A4 Skyhawks (from 1976) and 11 Mirage 5 jets (1979). This is contrasted by the 80+ jet aircraft fielded in 1982. Whilst these planes where a threat in 1982, they are not of serious concern to the Tornados or Typhoons that could be deployed in much greater numbers by just one of our carriers. According to THIS report: Quote:
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