Apache has edge over Mi-35 in e-warfare, missile payload
5 years, 6 months ago

Apache has edge over Mi-35 in e-warfare, missile payload

India TV News  

The Apache combat helicopter's capability at electronic warfare, along with its modern firepower, is what is expected to provide an edge to Indian armed forces in a battlefield. As per defence experts, the Apache also scores over the Russian Mi-35 chopper, which it is set to replace, in its night vision capability and missile power. Eight units of the multi-role Apache AH64E choppers - where the 'I' stands for India-specific enhancements - were inducted to the Indian Air Force at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab earlier this week. According to retired Air Marshal Manmohan Bahadur, a helicopter pilot himself, the Longbow radar of the Apache, which has a 360-degree coverage, helps it score over the Mi-35 in electronic warfare. According to defence sources, one batch of the AH64E chopper might also be based at the IAF's Suratgarh Air Force Station in Rajasthan since the helicopter gunship is well-equipped for combat in desert conditions.

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Delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US for Army misses deadline again
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US for Army misses deadline again

India Today  

The Indian Army's Apache Squadron is still waiting for the first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the US since the past 11 months of its raising. As part of a USD 600 million deal signed in 2020 with the US, the Army had expected delivery of six Apache helicopters by June 2024. As part of a USD 600 …

Indian Army awaiting batch delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Army awaiting batch delivery of Apache attack helicopters from US

India Today  

The Indian Army's Aviation Corps is still awaiting the delivery of the first batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters from the United States. The Indian Air Force has already inducted 22 Apache helicopters as part of a separate order signed in 2015, while the Indian Army is awaiting these advanced attack helicopters to bolster its capabilities. The Indian Army's Aviation …

Tata-Boeing Aerospace delivers 250th made-in-India AH-64 Apache fuselage
1 year, 3 months ago

Tata-Boeing Aerospace delivers 250th made-in-India AH-64 Apache fuselage

Hindustan Times  

Achieving a major milestone in the defence manufacturing sector, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited has successfully delivered the 250th fuselage for the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter. Tata Boeing Aerospace is developing made-in-India parts for the Apache helicopter Tata Boeing Aerospace in an official statement said that the fuselages are manufactured for customers around the world. All about the AH-64 Apache attack …

Army gears up to induct first lot of Apache attack helicopters from February 2024 onwards
1 year, 5 months ago

Army gears up to induct first lot of Apache attack helicopters from February 2024 onwards

The Hindu  

The Army is gearing up to induct the first lot of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from February 2024 onwards and will be deployed in the desert sector, while the bigger contract for 156 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters, 90 for the Army and 66 for the Indian Air Force, estimated to cost ₹45,000 crore, is expected to be taken up by …

Boeing starts production of Indian Army's Apache choppers
1 year, 7 months ago

Boeing starts production of Indian Army's Apache choppers

The Hindu  

American aerospace major Boeing on August 16 said it is starting production of the Apache choppers to be delivered to the Indian Army. "Boeing is starting production of the Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona," the company said. Earlier this year, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad. "The …

Big boost for Indian Navy: US to hand over three choppers next month
3 years, 9 months ago

Big boost for Indian Navy: US to hand over three choppers next month

India Today  

In one of the biggest defence deals signed between India and the US in the second Narendra Modi government, the Indian Navy will get a boost in its capabilities as three of the 24 MH-60 helicopters would be delivered to India. The choppers come quipped with multi-mode radars and night-vision devices as well as armed with hellfire missiles, MK-54 torpedoes …

Chinook, Apache choppers to take part in Republic Day parade for first time: IAF
5 years, 2 months ago

Chinook, Apache choppers to take part in Republic Day parade for first time: IAF

India TV News  

The Indian Air Force on Monday announced that the newly procured American-origin Chinook heavylift choppers and Apache attack choppers will take part in the Republic Day parade at the Rajpath, Delhi, for the first time. IAF Tableau will showcase scaled down models of 5 systems namely recent addition to inventory Rafale aircraft, indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft and Light Combat …

Fuselage of six Apache helicopters to be procured for Indian Army will be manufactured in India, says Boeing official
5 years, 6 months ago

Fuselage of six Apache helicopters to be procured for Indian Army will be manufactured in India, says Boeing official

Firstpost  

Fuselages of six Apache helicopters that the government has planned to procure from US aviation major Boeing will be manufactured at a Hyderabad facility, a senior Boeing India official said. Pathankot: Fuselages of six Apache helicopters that the government has planned to procure for the Army from US aviation major Boeing will be manufactured at a Hyderabad facility, a senior …

Watch: IAF’s new Apache helicopter’s maiden flight
5 years, 6 months ago

Watch: IAF’s new Apache helicopter’s maiden flight

Live Mint  

As AH-64E Apache attack helicopter was inducted into the Indian Force today, the IAF gave a glimpse of the first flight of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters flown by the US Army. "NewInduction: Glimpses of AH-64E Apache attack helicopter's maiden flight at AFS Hindan. The helicopter is planned to be inducted into the IAF on 03 Sep 19 …

Eight Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot today to enhance combat capabilities
5 years, 6 months ago

Eight Apache AH-64E attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot today to enhance combat capabilities

Firstpost  

In a major boost to the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities, eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into the IAF on 3 September Pathankot: In a major boost to the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities, eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into the IAF on 3 September, officials said on …

Eight Apache choppers to be inducted into IAF on Tuesday
5 years, 6 months ago

Eight Apache choppers to be inducted into IAF on Tuesday

India TV News  

Eight Apache helicopters will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday. "Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa will induct the choppers in a ceremony at the Pathankot air base. Boeing, the US-based manufacturer of Apache helicopters, had delivered the first batch of four choppers on July 27 at the Hindon Air …

Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on 3 September
5 years, 6 months ago

Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on 3 September

Live Mint  

The US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot in Punjab on September 3, an official said on Friday. The IAF is organising an induction ceremony of Apache AH-64E helicopters at the Pathankot air force station on September 3, Defence Spokesman Lt Col Devender Anand said. The delivery of the first batch of …

Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on September 3
5 years, 6 months ago

Apache attack helicopters to be inducted into IAF at Pathankot on September 3

India TV News  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will induct US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot in Punjab on September 3, an official said on Friday. The IAF is organising an induction ceremony of Apache AH-64E helicopters at the Pathankot air force station on September 3, Defence Spokesman Lt Col Devender Anand said. The delivery of the first …

IAF receives first four of 22 Apache attack helicopters from US, four more to be delivered next week
5 years, 7 months ago

IAF receives first four of 22 Apache attack helicopters from US, four more to be delivered next week

Firstpost  

US aerospace major Boeing on Saturday handed over the first four of the 22 Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force, four years after a multi-billion deal was signed. New Delhi: US aerospace major Boeing on Saturday handed over the first four of the 22 Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force while another batch of four choppers …

Indian Airforce receives four Apache helicopters
5 years, 7 months ago

Indian Airforce receives four Apache helicopters

Live Mint  

New Delhi: US Aerospace company Boeing on Saturday said the first four of 22 AH-64E Apaches helicopters ordered by India had been received by the Indian Air Force at the Hindon Station near New Delhi. An additional four Apaches will arrive in the coming week, and the eight will then move to the Patankhot Air Force Station in Jammu and …

IAF gets first batch of 4 Apache attack helicopters from US
5 years, 7 months ago

IAF gets first batch of 4 Apache attack helicopters from US

India TV News  

US aerospace major Boeing on Saturday handed over the first four of the 22 Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force while another batch of four choppers will be delivered next week. The delivery of the first batch of the AH-64E Apache helicopters to the IAF at the Hindan airbase came nearly four years after a multi-billion dollar deal …

Boeing to begin delivery of Apache helicopters to IAF by July
6 years, 1 month ago

Boeing to begin delivery of Apache helicopters to IAF by July

Live Mint  

Bengaluru: Aerospace major Boeing Co will deliver the first of 22 AH-64E Apache twin-turboshaft attack helicopters to the Indian Air Force, a senior Boeing official said on Thursday. The 22 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters procured by India are likely to be delivered in batches, Koopersmith added. Boeing's former India managing director Pratyush Kumar had in July 2018 said that India …

India gets first batch of four Boeing heavy-lift Chinook helicopters
6 years, 1 month ago

India gets first batch of four Boeing heavy-lift Chinook helicopters

Live Mint  

India on Sunday received the first four of 15 Boeing Co.’s Chinook helicopters that are expected to bolster the heavy-lift capabilities of its air force and further strengthen the fast-expanding defence ties with the US. The acquisition, which was in the works for several years, is also expected to give a significant boost to infrastructure development along India’s borders given …

Boeing-made AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to join IAF fleet in '19
6 years, 7 months ago

Boeing-made AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to join IAF fleet in '19

India Today  

It's the most iconic attack helicopter in the world, and the first of its kind, the Indian Air Force lifted off on its inaugural flight last week. The first images of the IAF's AH-64E Apache painted in the IAF's signature grey bearing its tri-coloured roundels emerged on Friday from the Boeing production facility in Mesa, Arizona where they're manufactured. While, …

India to purchase Rs 62 billion-worth 6 Apache AH-64E choppers from US
6 years, 9 months ago

India to purchase Rs 62 billion-worth 6 Apache AH-64E choppers from US

India TV News  

The deck has been cleared for India to purchase six Apache AH-64E choppers from the United States. The United States government on Tuesday approved a deal to sell the Indian military six Apache attack helicopters for USD 930 million or roughly Rs 62 billion. "This support for the AH-64E will provide an increase in India's defensive capability to counter ground-armoured …

Indian Army could soon get six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as US approves sale in $930 million deal
6 years, 9 months ago

Indian Army could soon get six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as US approves sale in $930 million deal

Firstpost  

The United States government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million, the State Department said on Wednesday Washington: The United States government has approved a deal to sell the Indian military six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for $930 million, the State Department said on Wednesday. Boeing and Indian partner Tata …

Boeing to deliver made-in-India Apache helicopters next year
7 years, 6 months ago

Boeing to deliver made-in-India Apache helicopters next year

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Boeing Co. will start manufacturing and handing over made in India Apache AH-64E multi-role attack helicopter fuselages from next year, the company said on Monday. India bought 22 Apaches and 15 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters worth $3 billion for the Indian Air Force under a government-to-government deal with the US in 2015. Boeing has won contracts worth about $14 …

Defence ministry approves acquisition of six Apache attack helicopters for Indian Army
7 years, 7 months ago

Defence ministry approves acquisition of six Apache attack helicopters for Indian Army

Firstpost  

The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a proposal to buy six Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army at a cost of around Rs 4,168 crore. The Defence Acquisition Council on Thursday cleared a proposal to buy six Apache attack helicopters for the Indian Army at a cost of around Rs 4,168 crore, media reports said. Defence Acquisitions Council …

Know all about Apache and Chinook choppers that India is buying from US
9 years, 6 months ago

Know all about Apache and Chinook choppers that India is buying from US

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security yesterday cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing. American companies have over the last decade bagged defence contracts from India worth around USD 10 billion, including for aircraft like P-8I …

Govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters
9 years, 6 months ago

Govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing. Many in the defence sector had expected the deal, valued to be over USD 2.5 billion and pending since 2013 following finalisation …

Government clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters with US
9 years, 6 months ago

Government clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters with US

India TV News  

New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US, the Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared a multi-billion dollar deal for 22 Apache attack helicopters and 15 Chinook heavy-lift choppers with American aviation giant Boeing. The deal for Apache is "a hybrid one", with one contract to be signed with Boeing for the helicopter and the other …

India to buy Boeing's military helicopters for $2.5 billion
10 years, 6 months ago

India to buy Boeing's military helicopters for $2.5 billion

Firstpost  

The new nationalist-led government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has grand plans to vastly strengthen India’s military capability, in order to play its role as a regional power and meet challenges posed by a rising China and arch rival Pakistan. New Delhi: India has decided to acquire Boeing’s Chinook and Apache helicopters, a defence ministry official said on Saturday, in …

Hagel-Modi govt meet: India offers to buy more US helicopters
10 years, 7 months ago

Hagel-Modi govt meet: India offers to buy more US helicopters

Firstpost  

The Apache gunships and a deal for Chinook helicopters, both built by Boeing, will top the agenda in Hagel’s talks on Friday with the govt India has offered to significantly increase an order for U.S. attack helicopters, Indian officials said, as U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel began a visit to New Delhi on Thursday aimed at boosting defence and strategic …

Boeing submits proposals to India for Apache, Chinook choppers
15 years, 5 months ago

Boeing submits proposals to India for Apache, Chinook choppers

The Hindu  

U.S. aerospace major Boeing has submitted two proposals to the Indian Air Force offering the AH-64D Apache and the CH-47F Chinook for India’s attack and heavy-lift helicopter competitions. “Boeing believes the Apache and Chinook helicopters are the most capable and cost-effective rotorcraft to meet India’s defence and transport requirements,” said Vivek Lall, vice-president and India country head for Boeing Integrated …

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