Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Peru to Decide on New Fighter Jet in October
Peru's Air Force is planning to buy new fighter jets to replace their old ones.
They will likely decide which jets to buy in October.
The Air Force commander says that these new planes are needed for the country's defense, or they risk being unprotected.
Two potential options are the F-16 made by Lockheed Martin and the Gripen from SAAB.
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of F-16s to Peru that could cost over $3 billion.
The plan is to start with 12 jets and eventually have a total of 24.
Peru's Air Force will likely decide on new fighter jets in October.
The decision is to replace the country's aging fleet of jets.
The Air Force Commander says new planes are crucial for defense.
Potential jets include the F-16 and Gripen.
A potential deal for F-16s could be worth $3.42 billion.
- Who
- Peru's Air Force
- What
- Choosing new fighter jets to replace aging fleet.
- When
- Decision expected in October.
- Where
- Mentioned in Montreal
- Why
- To protect the country; current fleet is aging.
- Decision Date
- October
- Number of Jets (initial)
- 12
- Total Jets (eventual)
- 24
- Potential F-16 Sale Value
- $3.42 billion
- Primary Contractor (F-16)
- Lockheed Martin
- Potential Aircraft
- F-16 and Gripen