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22 Apache helicopter deliveries to IAF to be completed next month, deliveries of 6 to Indian Army will commence in 2023
As reported by Livefist, India and the United States today signed into contract this deal for 6 AH-64E Apache helicopters.
Boeing India President Salil Gupte said in a statement, “We welcome India’s decision to acquire six AH-64 Apache helicopters and lifecycle services support for the Indian Army. The AH-64E Apache will be a force multiplier for the Indian Army, just as it is today for the Indian Air Force. We congratulate the U.S. and Indian governments on this key milestone and welcome the positive momentum in the bilateral defense trade and industrial partnership. Through our local entity, Boeing Defence India, we are supporting the P-8I, C-17, CH-47 Chinook, and AH-64 Apache with holistic lifecycle support to assist with India’s defense modernization effort and mission-readiness at competitive costs. This new contract is a testimony to the trust and long standing partnership Boeing has nurtured over the years with our Indian customers and we are committed to delivering on our commitments in the future as well.”
Speaking at a CEOs roundtable at the US Embassy in Delhi, US President Donald Trump confirmed the developments, saying, “These deals will enhance our joint defence capabilities as our militaries continue to train and operate side-by-side.”
Deliveries of the Apaches to the Indian Army will commence in 2023. The FMS contract for the Apache includes munitions, training, aircraft certification, and components including engines, EO sensors and the radar. The direct commercial sale portion of the contract primarily consists of the aircraft (except the engines/sensors), logistic support, spares and services.
https://www.livefistdefence.com/202...l-for-indian-army-cleared-by-indian-govt.html
