Israel moves to expand AH-64E Apache Guardian attack fleet
Israel has requested 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters under a $3.8bn US FMS case, strengthening its attack helicopter fleet and interoperability with US forces.
AH-64E Guardian News
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AH-64E Shoots Down UAVs Diversely at Demonstration
The US Army has demonstrated AH-64E’s capabilities to handle UAV threats using different types of armament, with concerns over C-UAS being ground-focused.
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Netherlands to Arm AH 64Es with AGM 179A JAGM Missiles
The Netherlands becomes the first country to integrate U.S.-made AGM 179A Joint Air-to-Ground precision strike missiles into its AH 64E Apache helicopters.
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Morocco Receives the First AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Kingdom of Morocco officially received the first batch of AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, marking the first part of its 2020 purchase of 24 units.
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Poland to Train Aviators Using Lease AH-64D Apaches
Poland contracted with the US to lease eight Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters to prepare its aviators for its 96-ordered AH-64E Guardians.
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Morocco Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force has received its first three AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, bringing strategic capability to the armed forces.
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Boeing Offers CH-47F Block II helicopter to Poland
Following AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to Poland, Boeing has announced the proposal for a CH-47F Block II heavy-lift helicopter sale to this country.
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Poland Signs Contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Poland Defence Ministry signs contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Apache attack helicopters.
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Netherlands Receives Two AH-64E Attack Helicopters
The U.S. Program Executive Office announced the delivery of two AH-64E V.6 attack helicopters to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF).
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AH-64E Apache Performs Maiden Flight with T901 Engine
Boeing stated that the latest version of the AH-64E Guardian Apache attack helicopter had completed its first flight with the General Electric T-901 engine.
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Poland Buys $12 Billion Worth AH-64E Apache Helicopter
The State Department has approved a potential FMS to Poland of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment worth $12 billion.
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Poland Acquires 800 Hellfire II Missiles
The Polish government has signed a deal to purchase 800 Hellfire II missiles to equip the Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian and AW149 attack helicopters.
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Poland Receives Second-hand AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Poland will receive eight second-hand AH-64E Guardian Apache attack helicopters from the US as an interim solution.
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AH-64E Apache Helicopters Enter Service in British Army
British Army receives fifty Apache AH-64E Version 6 attack helicopters that have been purchased from the United States to offer attack aviation capabilities.
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