If Argentina goes for the Falklands, Britain will hammer them! | Jerome Starkey
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Argentine President Javier Milei and Donald Trump have reignited rhetoric over the Falkland Islands, raising fresh questions about the security of the British Overseas Territory. In this episode of From The Newsroom, Defence Editor Jerome Starkey dismisses the latest threats as political 'hot air' and breaks down why Argentina’s claims to the islands are historically and legally spurious. Starkey outlines the current British military posture defending the Falklands—including RAF Typhoon jets, Sky Sabre air defence systems, and Royal Navy presence—while conveying a blunt warning from former 1982 Falklands commander Major General Julian Thompson to anyone attempting an invasion. Video Chapters 0:00 - War games axed as British Army runs out of cash 1:52 - Donald Trump and Javier Milei spark fresh Falklands debate 2:36 - Is an invasion real? Jerome Starkey on Argentine "hot air" 3:19 - Why Argentina’s historical claim to the Falklands is "entirely spurious" 4:18 - Self-determination: H
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