US approves possible sale of equipment, services to shift Peruvian naval base

In a statement regarding the proposal, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the, "proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy objectives of the United States by helping to improve the security of an important partner that promotes political stability, peace, and economic progress in South America."

The agency confirmed that it had issued the necessary proposal to inform Congress about this potential sale.

The principal contractors will be chosen at a later date from a list of approved vendors, likely through a competitive process, the Pentagon said.

The port in Callao is Peru's main commercial terminal and is currently operated separately by Dutch port operator APM Terminals on the north side and DP World Callao on the south.