Falklands Defenses Updated

Tensions between Britain and Argentina continue to grow over the fate of the Falkland Islands, also known in Argentina as the Malvinas. “Britain has ordered £47 million of new mobile air defence radars to protect the Falkland Islands against possible attack by Argentine jets. The new vehicle-mounted radar will be able to spot threats up to 75 miles away and the first systems will be delivered before the end of the year” (The Telegraph, August 25, 2015). “The Ministry of Defence has already ordered new anti-aircraft missiles for the islands to one day replace its existing batteries. Britain has around 1,200 troops on the islands, including an infantry company, headquarters and logistics staff and engineers. Four Typhoon fighter jets patrol Falklands airspace to intercept or shoot down Argentine jets if necessary and a frigate or destroyer is stationed in the South Atlantic” (ibid.).

Long ago, God promised the descendants of Abraham they would “possess the gate of their enemies” (Genesis 22:17; 24:60). However, Moses warned the Israelites if they disobeyed God, “your enemy shall distress you at all your gates” (Deuteronomy 28:15, 55-57). We are watching these ancient prophecies being fulfilled today as God removes these strategic sea gates from Israelite control because these once-blessed nations have turned away from God and violated His laws. For more on this topic, read “Sea Gates in Peril.”