The Indian Army has enhanced its attack capabilities, as India on Tuesday (December 16) received the final batch of three US-made AH-64E Apache helicopters, completing its fleet of six units at the 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, The Hindu reported. Before entering service, the attack helicopters landed at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
India signed a $600 million deal with the United States in February 2020 to buy the Apache, one of the world’s most powerful attack helicopters. The first batch of three helicopters was delivered in early 2025, and the arrival of the final batch will make the Army’s dedicated Apache squadron fully operational.
According to The Hindu, six advanced helicopters will be deployed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, which will significantly increase the Indian Army’s strike and intelligence capabilities in the Pakistan-facing western sector.
The first batch of Apache helicopters was delivered to India by the United States after a delay of about 15 months from the original delivery schedule of May 2024. The main reason for the delivery delay was disruptions in the global supply chain.
The AH-64E Apache, manufactured by US defense and aerospace company Boeing, is considered the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopter. The helicopter is equipped with cutting-edge avionics, sensors, and weapons systems and is capable of operating in all weather and terrain conditions. Its induction into the Indian Army is expected to play a key role in countering neighboring Pakistan.
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