India likely to get 3 Apache attack choppers from US for its Army on July 21
NEW DELHI: The first consignment of three Apache attack helicopters from the US for the
Indian Army
is likely to reach the country on July 21 that will enhance the combat strength of the land force.
The AH-64E, also known as 'tanks in the air' due to its heavy-duty firepower, will be delivered to the
Hindon Air Force Station
on July 21. The remaining three helicopters are expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
Previously, IAF had purchased 22 Apaches under a deal with the US govt and Boeing in 2015. The US completed delivery of all 22 Apache attack helicopters to the IAF in July 2020. Two squadrons of the IAF are already active — one located in Pathankot, which houses the first eight Apache helicopters and the other one in Jorhat, operating as HU-137 Squadron.
Later in the year, when US President Donald Trump, during his first term, visited India, New Delhi signed a deal worth $600 million to buy six Apache helicopters.
The Army formed its first Apache squadron in Jodhpur over 15 months ago but its deployment was delayed due to global supply chain issues and shifting geopolitical climate. These helicopters were earlier scheduled to arrive between May and June 2024, but the deployment was delayed.
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Capable of carrying out precision attacks at standoff ranges and operating in hostile airspace with threats from ground, the addition of these attack helicopters to the Indian Army will provide a combative edge to India in any future joint operations as the IAF already has AH-64Es squadrons.
The AH-64E Apache, also known as the Apache Guardian, is a highly advanced, multi-role combat helicopter known for its enhanced capabilities in network-centric and multi-domain warfare. Apache helicopters are equipped with state-of-the-art targeting systems that provide accurate data on the target in all weather conditions. They also have night vision navigation systems, which will make the offensive capabilities of the Army even more effective.
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