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flag Peru to choose between U.S. F-16s and Sweden’s Gripen for 12-24 new fighter jets by October.

flag Peru is set to choose in October between the U.S. F-16 and Sweden’s Gripen to replace its aging fighter jets, with Air Force Commander General Carlos Enrique Chávez Cateriano stressing the urgency of modernization to maintain national defense. flag The initial purchase will likely include 12 jets, with plans to eventually acquire 24. flag The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $3.42 billion sale of F-16s, though final costs remain unclear. flag The decision, being evaluated amid international defense discussions, will shape Peru’s military capabilities and regional defense partnerships.

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