The Indian Army has received the latest and final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet from US-based aerospace major Boeing on Tuesday. The move has marked the completion of Apache's six-unit fleet at the 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It will be deployed following the completion of joint inspections and other formalities in the coming days.&nbsp;With the arrival of the final three aircraft, the Indian Army has now taken delivery of all six Apache attack helicopters procured for its Aviation Corps. Official sources also indicated that the helicopters were transported to India aboard an Antonov An-124 heavy-lift aircraft and will be based in Jodhpur.&nbsp;The induction represents a significant boost to the Army’s attack helicopter capability, especially for missions in desert terrain and along the western front.&nbsp;Meanwhile, the US Embassy to India wrote in a post on X," Delivering on the @POTUS and @PMOIndia joint statement, the arrival of the latest @boeing_in AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army @adgpi marks another step forward in the U.S.India Major Defense Partnership. This milestone reflects the reliable and growing #USIndiaDefense partnership and fulfills commitments made by @SecWar and @DefenceMinIndia. With its cutting-edge capabilities, the Apache strengthens our shared vision for regional security and deepens cooperation in co-production, training, and technology exchange."

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Delivering on the <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@POTUS</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/PMOIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PMOIndia</a> joint statement, the arrival of the latest <a href="https://twitter.com/Boeing_In?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@boeing_in</a> AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army <a href="https://twitter.com/adgpi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adgpi</a> marks another step forward in the U.S.India Major Defense Partnership. This milestone reflects the reliable and growing… <a href="https://t.co/LmVRKQKo5C">pic.twitter.com/LmVRKQKo5C</a>&mdash; U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/USAndIndia/status/2001164083949867393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>What does the arrival mean for the Indian Army?</h3>India received the first batch of three Apaches in July, while the remaining helicopters arrived on Tuesday. The deliveries had faced multiple delays, with the original scheduled delivery date pointing to 2023, before being revised to 2024 and then further delayed. Earlier projections had suggested the first batch would arrive by February or March this year.&nbsp;Despite the multiple ups and downs, the Army formally inducted the helicopters after the arrival of the initial batch, signalling operational readiness even as deliveries were completed in phases.&nbsp;The helicopters were ordered in February 2020 under a $600 million agreement with the United States. While the Army formally inducted the Apaches after the initial delivery, the arrival of the final batch now enables the full operational deployment of its dedicated Apache squadron.

With the arrival of the final three aircraft, the Indian Army has now taken delivery of all six Apache attack helicopters procured for its Aviation Corps. The induction represents a significant boost to the Army’s attack helicopter capability, especially for missions in desert terrain.

The Indian Army has received the latest and final batch of Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet from US-based aerospace major Boeing on Tuesday. The move has marked the completion of Apache's six-unit fleet at the 451 Army Aviation Squadron based in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. It will be deployed following the completion of joint inspections and other formalities in the coming days. With the arrival of the final three aircraft, the Indian Army has now taken delivery of all six Apache attack helicopters procured for its Aviation Corps. Official sources also indicated that the helicopters were transported to India aboard an Antonov An-124 heavy-lift aircraft and will be based in Jodhpur. The induction represents a significant boost to the Army’s attack helicopter capability, especially for missions in desert terrain and along the western front. Meanwhile, the US Embassy to India wrote in a post on X," Delivering on the @POTUS and @PMOIndia joint statement, the arrival of the latest @boeing_in AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army @adgpi marks another step forward in the U.S.India Major Defense Partnership. This milestone reflects the reliable and growing #USIndiaDefense partnership and fulfills commitments made by @SecWar and @DefenceMinIndia. With its cutting-edge capabilities, the Apache strengthens our shared vision for regional security and deepens cooperation in co-production, training, and technology exchange."

With the arrival of the final three aircraft, the Indian Army has now taken delivery of all six Apache attack helicopters procured for its Aviation Corps. The induction represents a significant boost to the Army’s attack helicopter capability, especially for missions in desert terrain.

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache AH-64E helicopters: What does the arrival mean?

American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

In 2020, Boeing completed deliveries of 22 Apache E-model helicopters for the Indian Air Force and undertook the contract to manufacture six AH-64E helicopters for the Indian Army. The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024, the company said.&nbsp;

The AH-64E is the contemporary version of the Apache AH-64A, which was delivered to India in 1984.

According to Boeing, more than 1,280 Apaches are in operation and they have accumulated over 5 million flight hours, which includes 1.3 million flight hours in combat.

The firm has delivered more than 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, it said.

“The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defence capabilities,” said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India.

In January this year, India-based Tata in a joint venture with Boeing, delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage is the central, tube-shaped structure of the aircraft.

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“The AH-64E continues to be the world’s premier attack helicopter,” said Christina Upah, vice president of Attack Helicopter Programmes and senior Boeing Mesa site executive.

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“The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army.”

Apart from the US and Indian armies, the Apaches are operated by the forces of Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece and the UK.

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American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona.

American defence and aerospace giant Boeing has commenced production of the Apache AH-64E attack helicopters for the Indian Army in its facility in Mesa, Arizona. In 2020, Boeing completed deliveries of 22 Apache E-model helicopters for the Indian Air Force and undertook the contract to manufacture six AH-64E helicopters for the Indian Army. The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024, the company said. The AH-64E is the contemporary version of the Apache AH-64A, which was delivered to India in 1984. According to Boeing, more than 1,280 Apaches are in operation and they have accumulated over 5 million flight hours, which includes 1.3 million flight hours in combat. The firm has delivered more than 2,700 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters, it said. “The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defence capabilities,” said Salil Gupte, President, Boeing India. In January this year, India-based Tata in a joint venture with Boeing, delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad. The fuselage is the central, tube-shaped structure of the aircraft. Also read | PM Modi pays tribute to former PM Vajpayee on his death anniversary “The AH-64E continues to be the world’s premier attack helicopter,” said Christina Upah, vice president of Attack Helicopter Programmes and senior Boeing Mesa site executive. Also read | Chandrayaan-3 just a week away from lunar soft landing “The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army.” Apart from the US and Indian armies, the Apaches are operated by the forces of Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, the Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Greece and the UK. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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The crash of two United States Army helicopters in Alaska on Thursday (April 27) killed at least three soldiers and injured one other, said the Army officials. The helicopters were said to be returning from a training flight in a remote area of Alaska when they collided mid-flight. The names of the soldiers killed are being withheld till their families can be notified.

According to the US Army, two soldiers were declared dead at the site near Healy, Alaska where the crash occurred, while the third died on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks. Meanwhile, another soldier is being treated at the hospital for his injuries.&nbsp;

“This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division,” said Major General Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division. He added, “Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and loved ones, and we are making the full resources of the Army available to support them.”&nbsp;

Earlier on Thursday, US Army Alaska spokesperson, John Pennell said each of the AH-64 Apache helicopters was carrying two people at the time of the crash. The helicopters were from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.

The site of the crash was located 400 kilometres north of Anchorage and the first responders were called soon after the two helicopters “collided in flight”. The names of the soldiers involved in the incident will be withheld until 24 hours after their families are informed, said the US Army.&nbsp;

The recent helicopter crash is the second such incident in less than a month. Earlier this year, in March, all nine troops on board were killed after two US Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Kentucky. The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a training mission.&nbsp;

The incident on Thursday is also said to be the second one involving military helicopters in Alaska this year. In February, two US Army soldiers were injured after an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna, Alaska. At the time, it was one of the four aircraft travelling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright.

Earlier this year, in February two Tennessee National Guardsmen were killed during a training flight in Alabama which also involved a US Army Blackhawk helicopter.&nbsp;

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The crash of two United States Army helicopters in Alaska on Thursday (April 27) killed at least three soldiers and injured one other, said the Army officials. The helicopters were said to be returning from a training flight in a remote area of Alaska when they collided mid-flight.

The crash of two United States Army helicopters in Alaska on Thursday (April 27) killed at least three soldiers and injured one other, said the Army officials. The helicopters were said to be returning from a training flight in a remote area of Alaska when they collided mid-flight. The names of the soldiers killed are being withheld till their families can be notified. According to the US Army, two soldiers were declared dead at the site near Healy, Alaska where the crash occurred, while the third died on the way to a hospital in Fairbanks. Meanwhile, another soldier is being treated at the hospital for his injuries. “This is an incredible loss for these soldiers’ families, their fellow soldiers, and for the division,” said Major General Brian Eifler, commanding general of the 11th Airborne Division. He added, “Our hearts and prayers go out to their families, friends and loved ones, and we are making the full resources of the Army available to support them.” Earlier on Thursday, US Army Alaska spokesperson, John Pennell said each of the AH-64 Apache helicopters was carrying two people at the time of the crash. The helicopters were from the 1st Attack Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment at Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks. The site of the crash was located 400 kilometres north of Anchorage and the first responders were called soon after the two helicopters “collided in flight”. The names of the soldiers involved in the incident will be withheld until 24 hours after their families are informed, said the US Army. The recent helicopter crash is the second such incident in less than a month. Earlier this year, in March, all nine troops on board were killed after two US Army helicopters crashed during a training mission in Kentucky. The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a training mission. The incident on Thursday is also said to be the second one involving military helicopters in Alaska this year. In February, two US Army soldiers were injured after an Apache helicopter rolled after taking off from Talkeetna, Alaska. At the time, it was one of the four aircraft travelling to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage from Fort Wainwright. Earlier this year, in February two Tennessee National Guardsmen were killed during a training flight in Alabama which also involved a US Army Blackhawk helicopter. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters have been inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa is the chief guest of the event. Watch this video to know more.

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Eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters have been inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) at the Pathankot Air Base in Punjab on Tuesday. Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa was the chief guest of the event. Watch this video to know more.

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