Peru to buy 12 F-16s: Why a fighter that first flew 50 years ago still dominates the skies
Peru’s Air Force is gearing up to acquire 12 F-16 Block 70 fighters. The jet triumphed in a contest against France’s Rafale and Sweden’s Gripen E/F. The F-16 boasts the longest production streak among 4th-gen fighters; Lockheed Martin reports over 4,600 built and 2,800 active in 29 nations. Notably, the company currently faces an order…