The AH-64E Apache uses the Longbow radar to detect and prioritise up to 256 targets in seconds. Combined with the M-TADS/PNVS for high-resolution thermal imaging and night vision, the helicopter tracks enemies from miles away and coordinates deadly strikes in any weather.


'Eyes in the sky': How Apache helicopter sensors track enemies miles away

The US military said the attack was a proportional response to recent strikes on US forces and international commercial ships transiting regional waters.

US completes 'self-defense strikes' on Iran; IRGC retaliates with attack on Gulf bases

The Iranian military vowed a "heavy response" to US strikes and warned people in Gulf countries south of the Persian Gulf to stay away from military sites.

'Leave our region if you want to be safe': Iran vows 'heavy response' after US strikes

The US said it carried out self-defence strikes against Iran after the reported downing of a US Army Apache helicopter, calling the operation a proportional response to Iranian aggression.

US strikes Iran as Trump vows 'very powerful' response over Apache helicopter downing

Iran claims that legally, that gives it and Oman the right to regulate traffic through the strait, even though passage through the waterway has historically been free of restrictions. Initial reports indicate an Iranian drone apparently took down the Apache helicopter.

Araghchi and Ghalibaf strike defiant tone after Trump’s ‘response to Apache downing’ vow

The two pilots of the Apache helicopter shot down by Iran were rescued by an unmanned surface drone operated by Task Force 59, based within the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, CENTCOM spokesperson Capt. Tim Hawkins said. It was the first time a drone had been used for a water rescue.

Iran shot our Apache helicopter near Hormuz, says Trump, promises ‘US will respond to attack’

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'Eyes in the sky': How Apache helicopter sensors track enemies miles away

US military 'completes' Iran strikes; IRGC retaliates with attack on Gulf bases

'Leave our region for your saftey': Iran vows 'heavy response' after US strikes

US strikes Iran as Trump vows 'very powerful' response over helicopter downing

Araghchi, Ghalibaf strike defiant tone after Trump’s Apache ‘US response' vow

Iran shot our Apache helicopter near Hormuz, says Trump, vows ‘US response’