The US Department of State approved a possible military sale of War Aircraft F-16 Block 70 to Peru, valued at approximately 3,420 million dollars. This amount conforms to the budget that Peru has for the modernization of its hunting that amounts to 3.5 billion dollars.
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The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified its Congress the authorization, allowing possible negotiations between Lima and US defense contractors. However, this step does not imply the conclusion of a contract. It reflects a procedure maneuver by Washington to maintain the available option, although Peru maintains among its most latent options the Hunt Saab Flipen E/Fand also the rafale of France.
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According to the DSCA, the proposed package covers 10 F-16C Block 7. The application also includes 12 AIM-12-18 C-8 AMRAAM missiles, 12 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder missiles, 52 Lau-129 pitchers, as well as training missiles, cryptographic devices, tactical radios, friend-enemy identification systems and a wide range of support equipment and services.
“The main contractors will be Lockheed Martin, based in Greenville, South Carolina; General Electric Aerospace, based in Cincinnati, Ohio; and RTX Corporation, based in Arlington, Virginia. contractor “the DSCA communicated.
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The F-16 Block 70 is the latest monomotor multifunction hunting production model. It incorporates structural improvements designed to extend its useful life to 12,000 flight hours, a ge F110-GE-132 engine that generates almost 13,600 kg of thrust and a radar system capable of tracking multiple objectives in combat environments. The plane is equipped with a modern cabin compatible with the JHMCS II helmet system and is configured for a wide range of functions, such as aerial superiority, attack and suppression of enemy aerial defenses. You can transport AIM-9X and AIM-12-20 missiles, JDAM and Paveway precision guided bombs, AGM-88 HARM anti-Radiation missiles and long-range weapons such as the AGM-158 JassM and the AGM-154 JSOW.
American officials emphasized that the proposed sale would not alter the basic regional military balance, but could strengthen the FAP capacity to defend national airspace and carry out precision operations. However, the process is only an authorization, not a signed contract. Although it allows conversations and possible acquisitions, the final decision falls to the DINA BOLUARTE GOVERNMENT.
Peru21 He looked for a comment from the Peruvian Ministry of Defense, through his press office, however, so far there is no response. The public invitation for interviews with the still general commander of the FAP Carlos Chávez Cateriano and the Minister of Defense Walter Astudillo is reiterated.
