- Eight US made Apache AH-64E stealth attack helicopters, has been inducted into IAF.
- The IAF has signed a contract with ‘The Boeing’ and the US government for 22 Apache attack helicopters.
- Apache is the most advanced multi-role heavy attack helicopter in the world.
- It’s modern capabilities includes, fire-and-forget, anti-tank missiles, air-to-air missiles, rockets, and other ammunition.
- Apaches has their ability to operate at much higher altitudes, unlike the aging Russian Mi-24/Mi-35attack helicopters.
- It also has modern electronic warfare capabilities to provide versatility in network-centric aerial warfare.
- It is day/night, all weather capable, and have high agility and survivability against battle damage.
- These are easily maintainable even in field conditions, and are capable of prolonged operations in tropical and desert regions.
