U.S. clears possible $3.42B sale of 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters to Peru

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Peru for 12 Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Block 70 fighters and associated weapons, logistics and support in a package valued at approximately $3.42 billion, advancing Lima's program to modernize its ageing tactical aircraft fleet.

Discovered 2025-09-15T16:27:00.779644-07:00 | 2025-09-15T16:27:00.779644-07:00

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  • The package is valued at roughly $3.42 billion for 12 F-16 Block 70s including weapons, logistics and sustainment — a material modernization step for Peru's ageing tactical fleet.
  • The potential sale directly competes with other offers on Lima's shortlist, including Sweden's pitch of Gripen E/F and accompanying systems (see Sweden's offer to Peru)
  • The decision underscores ongoing global demand for F-16 platforms and upgrades, reflected in recent F-16 upgrade and transfer activity such as Poland's $3.8B F-16V upgrade and Argentina's acquisition of ex-Danish F-16s

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