First AH-64E (I) - Apache Guardian helicopter was formally handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA on 10 May 19.
About:
Timeline:
The IAF will induct 22 Apaches by March 2020 under the Rs 13,952 crore deal inked with the US in 2015.
The first batch of these helicopters is scheduled to be shipped to India by July this year.
Features:
AH-64E Apache is one of the leading multi-role attack helicopters globally and is flown by the US Army.
The Apaches are armed with stinger air-to-air missiles, Hellfire Longbow air-to-ground missiles, guns and rockets. Its features include joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision-aiding.
Significance: The addition of AH-64 E (I) helicopter is a significant step towards modernisation of Indian Air Force’s helicopter fleet.
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