Peru To Buy 24 Combat Helicopters, Narrows Down Three Potential Suppliers

12:00 AM, December 17, 2012
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The Peruvian government has expressed its interest in purchasing a consignment of 24 combat helicopters, according to Peruvian Defense Minister Pedro Cateriano. Peru will look to Russia, France and the U.S as potential suppliers. “The purchase of 24 helicopters is currently under the consideration and we have three proposals…, we are considering proposals from France, the United States and Russia,” Cateriano said. The government is waiting for a technical and feasibility report from military experts to make a final choice among the three potential suppliers, he added. Last year, Peru inducted two Mi-35 Hind E attack helicopters from Russia. The latest acquisition will allow Peru to effectively fight terrorism and drugs trafficking.

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