From Condor Dreams to Imported Rockets: Why South America Never Became a Missile Power
From Condor dreams to imported rockets: Why did South America never become a missile power?
Summary
Argentina and Brazil once harboured ambitious ballistic missile programmes — most notably Argentina's Condor II project — but sustained political pressure from the United States and international non-proliferation regimes forced both countries to abandon their indigenous efforts. The article traces how Cold War-era ambitions gave way to disarmament commitments and, ultimately, dependence on imported rocket technology. South America's trajectory stands as a case study in how external political pressure can redirect a region's military-technological aspirations.
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