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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russia Plans Military Helicopter Service Hub in Peru
Rosoboronexport has announced a plan to establish a new maintenance and repair center for Russian military helicopters in Peru.
Peruvian Navy Launches Two Pativilca Patrol Boats
The Peruvian Navy has christened and launched two Pativilca-class offshore patrol vessels as part of its effort to strengthen national maritime operations.
Hyundai Kicks Off Construction of Peruvian Warships in Callao
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has officially launched the construction phase of Peru’s Warship Project in Callao.
South Korea, Peru Ink Multi-Domain Cooperative Defense Agreements
South Korea has signed agreements with Peru to bolster the Latin American nation’s multi-domain defense capabilities.
Saab Confirms Gripen Supersonic Fighter Jet Offer to Colombia
Swedish defense contractor Saab has made an offer for the sale of its JAS 39 Gripen light supersonic aircraft to Colombia.
Peruvian Navy Selects Kongsberg Propulsion for New Frigate
Peru has awarded Kongsberg Maritime a contract to supply its propulsion systems for the navy’s first warship under its new frigate program.
Peru Receives Beechcraft King Air 360C Aircraft for Aeromedical Missions
The Peruvian Air Force has received the first of two Beechcraft King Air 360C air ambulance aircraft for medical evacuation missions.
Peru Wants Dozens of S. Korean FA-50 Fighter Jets
The Peruvian government plans to acquire dozens of FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea to modernize and expand its air force.
South Korea to Export Military Vehicles to Peru for First Time
South Korea has agreed to export military vehicles to Peru for the first time as part of a deal worth $60 million.
Israel, Peru Collaborate on Assault Rifle Production
Israel has agreed to transfer technologies and knowledge for the ARAD family of assault rifles to a Peruvian arms and ammunition manufacturer.
Russia Ready to Supply Weapon Systems to Peru
Russia is ready to supply the armed forces of Peru with new combat aircraft should it make a formal request.
