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Indian Army Receives First Batch of Apache Helicopters From US, Hails ‘Milestone Moment’

INDIA, JUL 22 – The six Apache helicopters, part of a $600 million US deal, will enhance the Indian Army's offensive and reconnaissance capabilities along western borders with Pakistan.

  • On July 22, 2025, the Indian Army received three Apache helicopters at Hindon Airbase, marking the first batch for its Aviation fleet, delivered by Boeing from the US.
  • The acquisition stems from a USD 600 million deal signed in 2020, following a 15-month delay caused by supply chain disruptions and the Army Aviation Corps raising its first Apache squadron in Jodhpur on March 15.
  • The AH-64E Version 6 outlines sensor, software and weapons enhancements, carries Hellfire missiles, Hydra rockets, Stinger missiles and a 30 mm chain gun with 1,200 rounds, and will undergo assembling, Joint Receipt Inspection and induction procedures.
  • The Indian Army hailed the delivery as a `milestone moment`, while deployment plans for Jodhpur were detailed, officials said.
  • This delivery is part of broader modernization efforts to enhance readiness along critical border zones, with the remaining three helicopters expected to arrive by the end of 2025, officials said, outlining strategic significance.
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ABP News broke the news in India on Monday, July 21, 2025.
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