As reported by Seguridad y Defensa Noticias on November 9, 2024, Peru received the first three of nine Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the United Staes. This transfer is part of a U.S.-Peru government-to-government agreement finalized on August 13, 2024. The helicopters appear to have previously been operated by the U.S. Department of State (DoS).
One of the helicopters displays the number ‘027’ on its stabilizer, identifying it as the former U.S. Army UH-60A 88-26027, which was previously designated N678YP under DoS operation. This identification suggests that all nine helicopters may have been in DoS service, although further confirmation is required.
The Peruvian Congress approved the donation on October 28, 2024, with 74 votes in favor out of 95, following a formal request submitted on October 3. The donation consists of nine upgraded UH-60A+ Black Hawk helicopters, currently in Lima with the Peruvian Air Force. They are scheduled to be transferred to the Peruvian National Police (PNP) as part of U.S. assistance aimed at supporting Peru’s counter-narcotics efforts.