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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Indian Army gets first batch of Apache helicopters; calls it a milestone
The Indian Army on Tuesday announced that the first batch of three Apache helicopters has arrived. Hailing it as a milestone moment, the Army said that these state-of-the-art platforms will strengthen the Indian Army's operational capabilities greatly. Taking to X, the additional directorate General of Public Information, IHQ of MoD (Army) shared this announcement and said, "Apache for Indian Army. Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrives today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly.' An India Today report mentions, the first batch of Apache helicopters has been delayed numerous times and has arrived in India after a delay of over 15 months. The Apache attack helicopters will be assembled and inspected before they are handed over to the Indian Army's Aviation Corps. These attack helicopters will then fly to their base in Jodhpur, after the due process is completed. The report suggests that the Aviation Corps has been waiting for these attack helicopters since its founding in March 2024 in Jodhpur. The delivery of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters failed to meet many deadlines. The Indian Army was anticipating the delivery of the first batch from the US in June 2024. According to an Indian Express report, the delivery of the first batch has come after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sought fast-tracking of deliveries, in a telephone call with US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Apart from the combat helicopters, Singh also sought fast-tracking delivery of GE F404 engines, which will power India's LCA Tejas. The Apache attack helicopters were part of the $600 million deal between India and the US in 2020. Under the deal, the Indian Army was to procure six additional combat helicopters for the army. All you need to know about Apache helicopters According to an ANI report, the Apache AH-64E helicopter is capable of delivering a diverse range of weapons, ranging from air-to-ground Hellfire missiles, 70 mm Hydra rockets, and air-to-air Stinger missiles. Widely considered among the most advanced attack helicopters in the world, it is designed to execute precision strikes even in the most hostile combat zones. The Apache helicopter is equipped with a foldable 30 mm chain gun, which holds 1,200 rounds, forming part of its area weapon subsystem. Enhancing its combat capabilities, the helicopter features fire-control radar with 360-degree coverage and a nose-mounted sensor suite for target acquisition and night vision operations.
India Today
16 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
Apache helicopters finally arrive after 15-month delay, Army hails milestone moment
The first batch of three Apache attack helicopters, the delivery of which had been delayed numerous times, has reached Hindon Airbase this morning. The helicopters were transported to India in a US transport aware of the schedule have confirmed that the freshly received helicopters are to be assembled and inspected before they are handed to the Indian Army's Aviation Corps. These helicopters will fly to their base in Jodhpur after due Indian Army hailed the arrival of the helicopters as a milestone moment and said these state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the Indian Army significantly. "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 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 Indian Army's Aviation Corps' pilots, trained back in 2024, are ready to take 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 Indian Air Force, on the other hand, has inducted 22 Apache helicopters already owing to a separate order signed in newly trained Aviation Corps is a planned critical component of the Army's operational team, providing aerial support for a number of the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, these helicopters will play a prominent role on the western border.- EndsTune InMust Watch
India Today
3 days ago
- Business
- India Today
Army to get 1st batch of Apache choppers on July 22 after 15-month delay: Sources
After a delay of over 15 months, the Indian Army is finally expected to receive the first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, marking a significant step towards bolstering its combat capabilities along the western border in the wake of Operation to sources aware of the delivery schedule, the first three helicopters are likely to be handed over to the Indian Army's Aviation Corps on July Indian Army had signed a USD 600 million deal with the United States in 2020 for six Apache attack helicopters, with delivery initially expected between May and June 2024. However, repeated delays due to supply chain disruptions and technical issues faced by the US pushed the delivery timeline to December per the original plan, the six helicopters were to arrive in two batches of three. While the second batch is expected later this year, the first batch has yet to reach India despite the deadline having passed over a year Army Aviation Corps raised its first Apache squadron at Nagtalao, Jodhpur, in March 2024. Pilots and ground staff were trained and ready for flight operations, but the squadron has remained without the attack helicopters since its prolonged wait has left a critical gap in the Army's operational readiness despite the urgency driven by the evolving threat perception along the western Apache AH-64E helicopters are known for their agility, firepower, and advanced targeting systems and are seen as a crucial addition to the Army's the Indian Air Force has already inducted 22 Apache helicopters under a separate 2015 agreement, the Indian Army is still awaiting its share of these advanced combat helicopters to enhance its ground-attack Indian Army's Aviation Corps plays a vital role in supporting frontline operations and conducting diverse missions ranging from reconnaissance to casualty evacuation. Its existing assets include the indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, which was grounded earlier this year following a crash of an Indian Coast Guard ALH in limited approvals were granted for Dhruv operations after the Pahalgam attack due to the emerging security helicopters in the Corps' inventory include the Rudra, an armed version of the ALH Dhruv used for close air support and anti-tank roles; the Cheetah and Chetak helicopters for reconnaissance, logistics, and evacuation; and the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), designed for offensive missions in high-altitude aircraft like the Dornier 228 are also used for reconnaissance, logistics, and communication. The Corps also operates UAVs such as the Heron and Searcher for surveillance and reconnaissance, and Mi-17 helicopters for medium-lift transport and evacuation arrival of the Apache helicopters is expected to significantly augment the Army's ability to conduct offensive and defensive operations along the western frontier, enhancing overall preparedness amid ongoing operational priorities under Operation Sindoor.- EndsTrending Reel
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Army firepower to get a boost as US Apache attack helicopters to join next week
NEW DELHI: Adding teeth to the Indian Army's Aviation Corps (AAC), modern Apache attack helicopters will be joining the Unit next week. Confirming the arrivals, sources stated that the first three helicopters are expected to arrive on Sunday or Monday. These will add to the attack capability along the Western borders. This paper broke the story earlier. The Unit was formally raised in March 2024. India and the US signed a contract for the acquisition of six Apaches for the Indian Army during US President Donald Trump's visit to New Delhi in 2020. Before that, the IAF had signed a contract with the US Government and Boeing in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters. The Apache is said to be the most modern attack helicopter meant to take the place of the existing fleet of Mi-35 choppers for assault and anti-armour operations. The AH-64E Apache is designed and equipped with the latest communications, navigation, sensor and weapon systems.
India Today
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
India gets first batch of Apache choppers after delay, to deploy along Pak border
After Operation Sindoor, while the Army focuses on enhancing its combat capabilities along the western border, the long wait for the first batch of Apache combat helicopters appears to be a delay of over 15 months, delivery of Apache attack helicopters that are to be deployed on the western border is likely to start soon. The Army Aviation Corps raised its first Apache squadron in March 2024 in Jodhpur, but after almost 15 months of its raising, the squadron remains sans the attack The delivery of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States has missed multiple deadlines. As part of a $600 million deal signed in 2020 with the US, the Indian Army expected delivery of six Apache helicopters by May-June 2024. However, the timeline was shifted to December 2024 due to supply chain disruption. Sources, aware of the delivery schedule, indicate that the first batch of these helicopters can be handed over to Indian Army's Aviation Corps by this six helicopters were planned to arrive in batches of three. The first batch was expected between May and June in 2024. However, the helicopters have yet to reach India, leaving the Army's first Apache Squadron in part of a $600 million deal signed with the US in 2020, the Indian Army is set to receive six Apache helicopters. The first batch, however, has already faced a delay of over a year in the Defence Ministry indicate that this delay is due to technical issues faced by the US. The first batch of three helicopters is likely to be delivered in the coming weeks while the second batch of remaining three helicopters will reach India later this Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are intended to support the Army's crucial operations on the Western front. These advanced choppers are known for their agility, firepower, and advanced targeting systems. Unsurprisingly, the Army requires these attack helicopters as a major component of its Indian Air Force has already inducted 22 Apache helicopters as part of a separate order signed in 2015, while the Indian Army is awaiting these advanced attack helicopters to bolster its Indian Army's Aviation Corps is a critical component of the Army's operational capabilities, providing essential aerial support for a variety of missions. There is a focus on bolstering the deployments along the western border in the wake of Operation Sindoor but the US attack helicopters have still not been delivered. The other assets of the Indian Army's Aviation Corps include:Helicopters:Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv: an Indigenous multi-role helicopter used for various purposes, including transport, reconnaissance, and search and rescue missions. The Dhruv fleet remained grounded after a ICG ALH crashed in January this year while approvals were granted for operations due to the emerging situation post Pahalgam An armed version of the ALH Dhruv, equipped with weapons for close air support and anti-tank and Chetak: Light utility helicopters used for reconnaissance, casualty evacuation, and Combat Helicopter (LCH): A newer addition designed for high-altitude operations, capable of carrying out offensive missions in support of ground Aircraft: Dornier 228: A light transport aircraft used for reconnaissance, logistics, and communication Aerial Vehicles (UAVs):Heron: Medium-altitude, long-endurance UAVs used for surveillance and Tactical UAVs for shorter-range surveillance and reconnaissance Helicopters:Mi-17: Medium-lift helicopters used for troop transport, logistics, and evacuation assets allow the Indian Army's Aviation Corps to conduct a wide range of operations, from battlefield support and reconnaissance to logistics and casualty evacuation, significantly enhancing the Army's overall effectiveness in various terrains and conditions.- EndsMust Watch
