Russia And Argentina’s South Atlantic Energy Gambit

... a research presence in Antarctica, and could file a territorial claim, is developing a submarine that will be modified to operate with nuclear propulsion by French technology. As a result, while everyone talks about energy security the action in the South Atlantic and Antarctica is making the region a big hangout for nuclear submarine activity and that means military spending that drive the defense driven economy. This helps facilitate the expanded Russian naval presence that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks. The scenario also provides more opportunities for the new Russian B-90 Sarov class nuclear attack submarines and their high tech research capabilities....