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Peru signs for a fifth Leonardo C-27J Spartan to expand tactical airlift and emergency reach

The Peruvian Air Force (FAP) has ordered an additional C-27J Spartan multirole tactical airlifter to strengthen air mobility amid challenging terrain and the need to serve remote areas. Leonardo’s contract also marks the twin-turboprop’s 100th sold example, with the aircraft expected to deliver improved avionics, efficiency and mission capability.

Discovered 2026-05-14T08:12:45.972266-07:00 | 2026-05-14T08:12:45.972266-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • This adds another C-27J to FAP’s tactical transport fleet, reflecting an ongoing airlift recapitalisation effort designed to better cover Peru’s difficult geography and remote operating needs (see related reporting on Peru approving additional C-27J buys: source:cd71e438-2918-48a1-b421-6cfa03761193).
  • The deal underscores continued demand for the C-27J Next Generation variant, with the contract positioned around improvements in avionics, efficiency and multimission capability.
  • For Leonardo, it represents a milestone order: the agreement is tied to the C-27J reaching its 100th sold example, a key signal for program momentum and sustainment demand.

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aviationnews.eu APAC Defence Reporter aerotelegraph.com defenceturkey.com mrobusinesstoday.com airforce-technology.com
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2026-05-14T08:12:45.972266-07:00
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