US EditionPeruvian Air Force: F-16V Block 70 Acquisition News
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The renewal of combat aviation in Peru leads to a decisive outcome. After months of analysis and negotiations, it all indicates that the country has chosen F-16 Block 70 as a future multi-rolled catch of the Peruan Air Force. The decision puts the North American model before weight competitors and signals an important strategic change... The post Peru decides by F-16 Block 70 as a new catch of the Air Force and changes the regional balance appea…
Peru advances toward F-16V Block 70 fighter deal
Peru is advancing toward selecting the Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 Viper as its preferred next-generation fighter jet, officials and defence sources told local media, marking a significant pivot in Lima’s long-running effort to modernise the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) combat fleet. According to local outlet Expreso, the Peruvian government has decided to proceed with the purchase of up to 24 F-16 Block 70 aircraft in a package valued at approxi…
By financing the construction of the deep-water port of Chancay, Peru, China has acquired a strategic infrastructure in South America. Indeed, managed by the Chinese company Cosco Shipping, it will strengthen China's trade with the subcontinent and ensure its supply of minerals [lithium, copper, etc.]. Obviously, this presence... This article, "Peru has reportedly chosen the F-16 Viper over the Rafale and the Gripen E/F," first appeared on Zone …
Like what has been appreciated at the regional level, with the renewal of the combat fleets of several South American countries, Peru would finally advance in the selection of the future multirol fighter to equip its Air Force. As indicated by local Peruvian means, the choice of the new combat aircraft would fall on the [...] The entry Decision taken? Peru would select the F-16 Block 70 as future multirol fighter to equip its Air Force appears f…
Sources from the Peruvian Air Force and the U.S. government informed Pucará Defensa that the force would have already made the decision on the model selected to replace its fighter aircraft, opting for Lockheed Martin’s offer for the F-16V Block 70 Viper. As we reported last September, the offer of F-16 is for up to $3420 million and already has the approval of the U.S. government, including ten F-16C single-seater and two F-16D two-seater posit…
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