based at Puerto Belgrano Naval Base. The Argentine Navy struggles to meet maintenance and training requirements because of financial problems and import restrictions. The Almirante Brown class were reported to be short of spares and suffering engine problems. In addition it has been reported that the ordinance for the ships is past its expiration date. As of 2020, work was reportedly underway to maintain the operational relevance of both the aging Exocet and Aspide systems. See also List of naval ship classes in service Notes Bibliography Further reading (Spanish/English text) External links World Navies Today: Argentina Destroyer classes Frigate classes