Etiqueta: Peruvian Air Force
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 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...
One of the Peruvian Air Force bases is set to become a NASA spaceport
The Talara Air Base, a strategic installation of the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) located on the coast of the Piura region, is poised to become the Spaceport in an ambitious project by the Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) to build one in the northern desert.
Peruvian...
SEMAN SAC and KAI: an agreement that generates expectations, opportunities, and questions for the Peruvian Air Force
The agreement just signed between SEMAN Peru SAC and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) opens up a series of opportunities to boost the development of the Peruvian aerospace industry. However, it also raises questions about the new direction the Peruvian Air Force's capability recovery program...
