India Gets First Batch of Apache Choppers After Delay_ to Deploy Along Pak Border
- The Indian Army's first Apache squadron, raised in March 2024, is expected to finally receive its helicopters this month after a delay of over 15 months.
- The Apache AH-64E helicopters, under a $600 million deal with the US signed in 2020, were originally due for delivery by May-June 2024 but have been pushed to December 2024 due to supply chain issues.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh discussed the importance of timely Apache deliveries in a call with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, expressing appreciation for US support against terrorism and the helicopters' significance for combat readiness along the western border.
- The advanced Apache helicopters are crucial for enhancing the Indian Army's operations along the western front, especially post-Operation Sindoor.
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Indian Army to receive first batch of Apache helicopters from US this month with eye on Pak border: Report
The Indian Army is now shifting its focus towards boosting its combat readiness along the western border after the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. In a significant step toward that goal, the long-awaited delivery of Apache attack helicopters seems to be finally on the horizon. Following a delay of more than 15 months, the first batch of Apache combat helicopters set be handed over to the Army Aviation Corps this month, India Today rep…
India to get 1st batch of Apache choppers this month, to deploy along Pak border
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.
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