The approved package, with a maximum value of $3.4 billion, includes twelve F-16C/D Block 70 aircraft along with two spare F110-GE-129 engines, twelve AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM missiles, spare AN/APG-83 radar stations and GPS/INS navigation systems. It also covers twelve AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles, CATM-9X and CATM-120 training models, logistical and training support services, spare parts and ground equipment.
If selected, Peru could become the first operator of Lockheed Martin F-16C/D Fighting Falcon Block 70/72 aircraft in South America. Lockheed Martin has already signed production contracts for Bahrain, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Taiwan, Turkey and Morocco, while promotional efforts are ongoing in Peru, Vietnam and the Philippines.
According to reports, a decision in the Peruvian tender may be reached later this year. It is also noted that the total number of contracted F-16 Block 70/72 aircraft could surpass 200 units in the coming months.
