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L3Harris confirms Peru as electronic-warfare customer for planned F-16 Block 70 fleet

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L3Harris says Peru has selected the company to provide the electronic-warfare suite for its planned Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70 fighters, signaling progress toward the South American country’s proposed acquisition and adding a defined systems supplier to the prospective fleet.

Discovered 2026-08-20T22:20:16.784249-07:00 | 2026-08-20T22:20:16.784249-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The announcement identifies L3Harris as the electronic-warfare supplier for Peru’s planned F-16 Block 70 fleet, clarifying an important element of the prospective configuration.
  • The selection suggests movement in Peru’s fighter acquisition process and provides a concrete industrial signal around the proposed purchase.
  • For the broader F-16 supply chain, the deal highlights L3Harris’ role beyond the airframe in equipping new Block 70 customers.

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