U.S.-Peru security and nuclear cooperation expands as DiNanno visits Peru and Colombia

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DiNanno announces $20 million FY2026 Foreign Military Financing to develop Peru's F-16 aerial refueling capabilities and $4.5 million for Port of Callao modernization.
The United States launches the first bilateral FIRST workshop in Peru and provides $1 million for technical assistance on small modular nuclear reactor deployment and safety.
A Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding signed with Peru aims to establish a safe civil nuclear framework while promoting U.S. nuclear technology in strategic partner economies.

Defense funding and nuclear framework in Peru

As reported by the U.S. Department of State, DiNanno meets Peruvian defense, foreign affairs and interior officials to discuss stronger coordination against foreign terrorist organizations and transnational criminal groups in Peru and across the region.

During the visit, he announces $20 million in Fiscal Year 2026 Foreign Military Financing to build Peru's F-16 aerial refueling capability, a step aimed at extending the range and effectiveness of the country's fighter fleet. He also says the United States provides $4.5 million in prior-year FMF for the design phase of the Port of Callao infrastructure program, which he visits as part of broader modernization and port security efforts.

DiNanno also opens the first bilateral Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology, or FIRST, workshop in Peru. The United States will provide $1 million through the program to support technical assistance and training on nuclear safety, security, nonproliferation, regulatory development, stakeholder engagement and workforce development tied to possible small modular reactor or microreactor deployment.

He signs a Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with Energy and Mines Minister Guillermo Shinno, establishing a framework for deeper civil nuclear cooperation. The agreement positions Peru for a longer-term domestic nuclear program aligned with high standards for safety, security and nonproliferation, while supporting U.S. efforts to promote American nuclear technology in strategic partner economies.

Regional security push in Colombia

In Colombia, DiNanno meets the country's defense and justice ministers, the vice foreign minister and the National Police director as Washington highlights the government's counternarcotics and security record. He recognizes early results under President Abelardo de la Espriella, including action against narcoterrorist leaders and extradition orders, while backing plans to increase coca eradication and cocaine interdiction.

The visit also includes the delivery of firearms training simulators to Colombia's International Police Training School, known as CENOP. The American-made systems are intended to help Colombian police and regional partners improve operational skills against narcoterrorist networks that U.S. officials say threaten American citizens.

DiNanno additionally meets U.S. and Colombian troops involved in the Southern Vanguard exercise. The drill brings together about 800 participants and is designed to improve readiness and strengthen a joint response to regional threats.

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