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Sweden to Sell 12 Gripen Fighters to Peru

4/15/2025

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Sweden's Parliament has greenlit negotiations to sell up to 12 advanced Gripen E/F fighters to Peru, aiming to modernize its aging fleet of MiG-29s and Mirage 2000s. This strategic move not only strengthens Peru's defense capabilities but also bolsters Sweden's foothold in Latin America's growing defense market, following similar deals with Brazil and Colombia.

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Sweden's Parliament has greenlit negotiations to sell up to 12 advanced Gripen E/F fighters to Peru, aiming to modernize its aging fleet of MiG-29s and Mirage 2000s. This strategic move not only strengthens Peru's defense capabilities but also bolsters Sweden's foothold in Latin America's growing defense market, following similar deals with Brazil and Colombia.