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A Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jet. — A Lockheed Martin Corp. F-16 fighter jet.
Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

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By Carla Samon Ros

April 22, 2026 at 9:46 PM UTC

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April 22, 2026 at 10:50 PM UTC

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The Peruvian government moved forward with a contract to purchase new fighter jets, reversing course after the resignation of two key cabinet members and heavy pressure from the US.