Apache helicopters will be delivered to the Indian Army

The Indian Army's first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to its order are now scheduled for delivery by Boeing in December 2024, about five months behind-schedule due to supply chain delays. The helicopters were to be delivered between May and July, but after high-level talks between the U.S. side and India, priority delivery was ensured at no additional cost.

Apache Helicopter and Indian Military Development in India Army

• Apache helicopters are built for desert operations and have limitations in high-altitude areas.
• India designed in Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) which is more suitable for high-altitude operations.
• Getty Images • Army established on March 1 the 451 Dhruba Aviation Squadron to fly newly inducted Apache helicopters at Jodhpur.
• In 2020, India inked an $800 million pact with Boeing for procurement of six Apache helicopters along with crew and training facilities.
• The pivot point was a review suggesting that it would require 39 heavy attack helicopters and hence the purchase of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) for ?45,000 crore.
• The Rudra is a weaponized version of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH), with 75 choppers already in service to boost Army firepower.