Peru

Peru Orders Fifth C-27J Spartan Aircraft

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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HD Hyundai, SIMA Ink Agreement to Co-Develop Submarines for Peru

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has signed a preliminary agreement with Peru’s SIMA to jointly develop and build submarines for the Peruvian Navy.

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South Korea’s Hyundai Rotem to Build $270M Tank Plant in Peru

South Korea firm Hyundai Rotem looks to establish a $270-million assembly plant in Peru for K2 Black Panther tanks and K808 armored vehicles.

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US Approves $3.4B Sale of F-16 Fighting Falcons to Peru

The US State Department has approved a potential $3.42-billion sale to Peru of F-16 Fighting Falcon jets and a comprehensive support package.

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Peru, S. Korea to Jointly Develop Lima’s New Submarine

HD Hyundai has signed an agreement with Peru’s state-owned shipbuilder SIMA to jointly develop a 1,500-ton submarine for the Peruvian Navy.

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