Peru

Aug- 2026 -

20 August

Peru Selects L3Harris Viper Shield for F-16 Block 70 Fleet

The Peruvian government has selected L3Harris Technologies’ Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the country’s F-16 Block 70 jets.

12 August

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A view shows a heavily damaged shopping center in Kyiv, Ukraine, on May 24, 2026, after Russian strikes.

Giulia Bernacchi

Peru Says 11 Citizens Killed Fighting for Russia, 114 Missing

Peru has found that at least 11 of its citizens have died while serving with Russian forces in Ukraine, while 114 remain missing.

May- 2026 -

15 May

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Jodesz Gavilan

Peru Orders Fifth C-27J Spartan Aircraft

Peru has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan aircraft as the country continues expanding tactical airlift capacity.

Apr- 2026 -

24 April

Air

Staff Writer With AFP

US Confirms Peru Purchase of 12 Fighter Jets Despite Row

Lockheed Martin confirmed the purchase by Peru of 12 F-16 fighter jets in a deal that sparked fierce divisions within Peru's government.

23 April

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An F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft returns to the fight after receiving fuel

Staff Writer With AFP

Top Peru Ministers Quit in Protest Over Stalled US Fighter Jet Deal

Peru's foreign and defense ministers resigned on Wednesday in protest over the interim president's decision to stall a $3.5 billion deal for the purchase of 24 US F-16 fighter jets.

8 April

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Peruvian Army is set to use the Beechcraft King Air 360C for emergency response, medical evacuation and disaster relief missions.

Jodesz Gavilan

Peru Expands Airlift Fleet With New Beechcraft King Air 360C

Peru has signed a deal to acquire a Beechcraft King Air 360C to expand its airlift capacity for evacuation, transport, and disaster relief operations.

Jan- 2026 -

19 January

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Inder Singh Bisht

US Approves $1.5B Upgrade of Peru Naval Base Close to Chinese-Run Port

The US has approved a potential $ 1.5-billion sale to support the design and construction of facilities at Peru’s naval base in Callao.

Dec- 2025 -

10 December

Land

Republic of Korea Soldiers, display the K2 Black Panther during the 75th Republic of Korea Armed Forces parade, in Seoul, South Korea, on September 26, 2023. (Photo by U.S. Army Reserve Spc. Jason Palacios)

Rojoef Manuel

Peru Locks In Korean K2 Tanks, K808 Armored Vehicles in Landmark Latin America Buy

South Korea has signed a framework agreement with Peru to export K2 Black Panther main battle tanks and K808 White Tiger armored personnel carriers, a step that Seoul says could become its largest ground equipment sale in Latin America and the first deployment of the K2 in the region.

Nov- 2025 -

3 November

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