Etiqueta: Peru
Peru seeks to advance in the production of components for the manufacture of the new KAI KF-21 fighter of the South Korean Air Force
Industrial relations in defense production between Peru and South Korea are undergoing a process of deepening, consolidation, and sustained expansion. One of the most recent milestones achieved by both nations, aimed at opening doors to new development and manufacturing programs, is Peru's confirmation of...
The new Beechcraft King Air 360C of the Peruvian Air Force successfully completed its first medical evacuation mission
Twelve hours after its official reception by the Peruvian Air Force (FAP), the new Beechcraft King Air 360C completed its first successful mission in its role as an “air ambulance,” evacuating two critically ill children from the northern Lambayeque region to a specialized hospital...
The current situation of the modernization of the Peruvian Air Force combat aviation
While some international media are busy announcing the definitive retirement of the MiG-29 fighters, nothing has been said in the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) regarding the retirement or sale to third parties of the emblematic fighter-bombers of Russian origin. Offers have been received, such...
Peru seeks to move forward with the purchase of 20 new helicopters for its Armed Forces to face natural disasters
The forest fires that devastated large areas of the Peruvian highlands and jungle, causing 21 deaths, have accelerated the decision-making process at the Ministry of Defense (Mindef) regarding the purchase of aircraft for the Armed Forces to face disasters.
The head of the sector, Walter...
The U.S. government proposed transferring four T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft to Peru
In July, the U.S. government notified the House Foreign Affairs Committee of a proposal to transfer four T-1A Jayhawk training aircraft to Peru through the Excess Defense Articles (EDA) program of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency.
It is worth noting that earlier this year, the...
The Peruvian Army publicly presents its ARAD 7 assault rifles
The Peruvian Army (EP) publicly presented its new Arad-7 assault rifles during the highly attended civic-military parade celebrating Peruvian Independence Day in Lima.
This new weaponry is assembled at the country's Army Weapons and Ammunition Factory (FAME S.A.C.) with technical assistance from the manufacturer, Israel...
Peru will implement the Amazon Surveillance and Protection System
President Dina Boluarte announced the upcoming creation, implementation, and development of the National Amazon Surveillance System (SIVAN) and the National Amazon Protection System (SIPAN) during her message to the coutry on the 203rd anniversary of the independence.
"I present to this honorable Congress of the...
The Peruvian Air Force reaffirms its decision to improve the capabilities of its transport aviation
While the country’s economic capacity to address the upcoming renewal of its combat aviation is being assessed, the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) continues to focus much of its efforts on revitalizing its transport aviation, which is crucial for the South American country due to...
