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Peru: US arms deal behind cabinet shake-up
Peru’s government made a $462 million payment to US defense contractor Lockheed Martin on April 22 for purchase of 12 F-16 fighter jets, the first installment in a controversial multi-billion-dollar deal that triggered the resignation of two top ministers earlier in the day. Defense Minister Carlos Díaz and Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela cited their opposition to interim President José Balcázar’s attempt to delay the deal. The payment came days …
With the sale to Peru of 24 U.S. F-16 Block 60 fighters, the most modern fighter aircraft in Latin America, the ambassador of the United States (USA), Bernie Navarro, highlighted the Peruvian will to be a “partner” of his country and provided details of the operation.In addition, a fuel tanker Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker used will arrive for the FAP, as it was purchased with the F-16 for $3.5 billion.There were paratroopers at the Lima Air Festi…
Lockheed Martin outlines Peru’s planned purchase of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to modernize air force fleet
The aircraft will be produced at Lockheed Martin’s facility in Greenville, South Carolina. Peru will become the 30th nation to operate the F-16, joining a global fleet of more than 2,800 aircraft currently in service. The F-16 Block 70 is the newest version of the fighter platform. Lockheed Martin said the aircraft offers advanced radar, weapons systems and enhanced pilot awareness. The company said the aircraft also provides a longer service li…
In the framework of the Lima Air Festival 2026, the ambassador of the United States to Peru, Bernie Navarro, participated in activities carried out at the Las Palmas Air Base (Lima), where he highlighted the strengthening of bilateral cooperation, especially in the field of defense.The diplomat emphasized that the presence of the F-16 aircraft in the event constitutes a milestone in the relationship between the two countries, as it shows the lev…
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