Peru Clarifies Fighter Jet Plans After President's F-16 Remarks Spark Confusion
The Peruvian government has issued a clarification regarding its fighter jet acquisition program after comments from President Dina Boluarte caused confusion. The President had publicly expressed a preference for the F-16, leading to speculation that a final decision had been made. In response, both the Ministry of Defense and the Peruvian Air Force (FAP) stated that the selection process is ongoing. They confirmed that no single aircraft has been chosen to replace the country's aging MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 fleets. The FAP is still in the technical evaluation phase, considering multiple options including the F-16, Gripen, and Eurofighter.
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