U.S. Issues Criticism of Peru After Cancellation of F-16 Jet Contract Ceremony
The U.S. issued criticism against Peru following the country's cancellation of a contract-signing ceremony for F-16 fighter jets. The deal involved $2 billion worth of aircraft from Lockheed Martin Corp. The events are recent as of April 18, 2026.
dnaindia.comU.S. issued criticism against Peru after the country canceled a contract-signing ceremony for F-16 fighter jets valued at $2 billion. The jets were to be supplied by Lockheed Martin Corp. The criticism followed Peru's decision to halt the ceremony.
Deal Peru, referred to as the Andean nation, had planned the contract for the military aircraft.
U.S. response. No further details on the reasons for the cancellation were provided. 's F-16 models. Such contracts typically support defense capabilities in the region.
