Apache helicopters finally arrive after 15-month delay, Army hails milestone moment
"Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India," the tweet read.
The Army Aviation Corps had been waiting for these helicopters since its founding in March 2024 in Jodhpur.The delivery of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the US failed to meet many deadlines. The Indian Army was initially expecting the delivery by June 2024. The helicopters were part of a $600 million deal signed in 2020 with the US The timeline was later shifted to December 2024 due to supply chain disruption.
The helicopters arrived in a carrier aircraft. (File Photo)
The original schedule planned the delivery of six of these helicopters in two batches of three each. After the delay of more than a year, the first batch has finally arrived.The Indian Army's Aviation Corps' pilots, trained back in 2024, are ready to take flight.The Apache helicopters are expected to support the Army in crucial operations in the Western regions of the country. These advanced aircrafts are known for enhanced agility, firepower, and advanced targeting systems.The Indian Air Force, on the other hand, has inducted 22 Apache helicopters already owing to a separate order signed in 2015.The newly trained Aviation Corps is a planned critical component of the Army's operational team, providing aerial support for a number of missions.In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, these helicopters will play a prominent role on the western border.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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