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Apache attack helicopters
The Indian Army had ordered six Apache Helicopters with the Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL). So far, six of these helicopters have been delivered and five more are being prepared. The order was placed under the GoI’s Aatma Nirbhar Bharat initiative. The initiative aims to make India self-reliant. And therefore, GoI placed its order with ..
..Read MoreIAF gets first Apache Guardian attack helicopter from US
The Indian Air Force (IAF) was formally handed over its first AH-64E (I)-Apache Guardian helicopter at the Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona, USA. The first batch of about four-six Apache helicopters will be delivered to India in July 2019. About ‘AH-64E Apache’ Background: In September 2015, India and US signed a deal worth $3 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: AH-64 E (I) • AH-64E (I) Apache Guardian • Apache attack helicopters • Apache Deal • Defence • Hellfire Longbow Air-to-Ground Missiles • IAF • India-US • Indian Air Force • Stinger Air-to-Air Missiles • The Flying Tank
US Government approves sale of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India
The United States State Department has approved sale of six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters along with support equioments to India. The Apache choppers are one of the most advanced multi-role combat helicopters which have advanced weapons systems and night-fighting features, manufactured by Boeing. Key Facts The total estimated cost of the deal is $930 million. ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Apache attack helicopters • Defence • defence deals • India-US