DefenseSweden offers Peru package of 24 Gripen fighters and GlobalEye radar aircraft
The Peruvian government is evaluating the acquisition of 24 new fighter jets to modernize its Air Force, with Sweden offering a package that includes Gripen E/F aircraft and the GlobalEye airborne early warning platform, according to reports.
The proposal was discussed during a meeting at Karlberg Palace in Stockholm between the defense and foreign affairs ministers of both nations.
The Peruvian delegation also toured Saab’s production facilities in Linköping, where the Gripen is assembled. Alongside the Swedish fighter, Peru is considering the Dassault Rafale F4 from France and Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Block 70/72 from the United States. The Peruvian Air Force currently relies on aging MiG-29s, Mirage 2000s, and Su-25s.
Saab’s package includes industrial offsets, technology transfer, and local cooperation, as well as the GlobalEye, an advanced airborne surveillance system based on the Bombardier Global Express business jet.
Peru has also held talks with Lockheed Martin and plans a visit to France to assess the Rafale F4.
In South America, Brazil is the largest Gripen operator with 36 aircraft on order, while Colombia is nearing a deal with Saab. Lima’s final decision is expected to weigh not only operational needs but also industrial and technological benefits.
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