“Blades of fury: Why Apache’s arrival is milestone moment for Army”, India Today, July 22, 2025:
“First order in March 2024, a long wait of 15 months, and a milestone moment – the Indian Army’s long wait finally came to an end on Tuesday when the first batch of Apache helicopters arrived at Hindon airbase to be deployed in Jodhpur. Painted in desert camouflage, the three choppers emerged from a US military cargo plane, signalling a major boost to the Army’s combat capabilities.
Boeing delivered the AH-64E Apache choppers, one of the world’s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters, as part of a contract to supply six helicopters to the Indian Army.
In 2020, Boeing completed delivery of 22 E-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force (IAF) and signed a contract to supply six AH-64Es for the Indian Army. The delivery of the Indian Army’s Apaches was scheduled to begin in 2024 but was repeatedly delayed due to technical reasons……..”
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