Lockheed Martin wins Peru F-16 deal amid full-blown political crisis

Peru selected the F-16 Block 70 fighter jet built by Lockheed Martin, signing a technical agreement on April 20, 2026 — but the procurement that Washington called a success triggered an immediate political crisis in Lima that is still unfolding. In 2024, the country launched a formal competitive bid

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Peru selected the F-16 Block 70 fighter jet built by Lockheed Martin, signing a technical agreement on April 20, 2026 — but the procurement that Washington called a success triggered an immediate political crisis in Lima that is still unfolding. In 2024, the country launched a formal competitive bidding process. Lockheed Martin responded with a […]

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