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Britain’s final plan to destroy Argentina’s Exocet-armed Super Étendards came too late

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Britain’s last effort to destroy Argentina’s Super Étendard attack jets, armed with Exocet anti-ship missiles, was still being rehearsed a day after fighting in the Falklands War had ended. The episode captures the urgency—and timing limits—of the British response to the missile threat.

Discovered 2026-10-26T14:28:19.249402-07:00 | 2026-10-26T14:28:19.249402-07:00

Briefing

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  • The plan targeted Argentina’s Exocet-armed combat jets, illustrating how an anti-ship missile threat shaped British military planning during the Falklands War.
  • Rehearsals continued a day after the fighting ended, underscoring the challenge of aligning operational plans with rapidly changing conflict timelines.

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