Peru Finalises F-16 Fighter Jet Deal Amid Political Turmoil

52 articles · Updated · UPI News · Apr 21

Peru has signed a contract to purchase 12 F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, after days of uncertainty and political tension.
The $3.42 billion deal includes weapons, radar systems, logistical support, and an option for a second batch of 12 fighters, with deliveries starting in 2029.
The agreement follows repeated delays, a postponed signing, and the resignation of Peru’s defence minister, reflecting ongoing political instability in the country.

With a new government incoming, is Peru's $3.4 billion F-16 deal truly secure?

After top ministers resigned in protest, who pushed the controversial F-16 deal through?

Did a US warning force Peru's hand in the surprise F-16 contract signing?

Is Peru's F-16 deal the first major test of the new 'Donroe Doctrine'?

How will Peru's new F-16s shift the military balance of power in South America?