Army to get six Apache attack helicopters at cost of Rs 4168 crore

The Indian Army will soon be able to operate Apache attack helicopters as the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared a long-pending proposal for the same, PTI reported. Six choppers will be procured for the army at a cost of Rs 4168 crore. The decision was taken at a meeting of the DAC chaired by defence minister Arun Jaitley. This is tArmy to get six Apache attack helicopters at cost of Rs 4168 crore

The AH-64E Apache helicopters will come with associated equipment including spares, training and ammunition. The order follows on from India’s previous purchase of 22 Apache and Chinook helicopters from Boeing in 2015.

India, in the past, had ordered 22 Apache and Chinook helicopters from Boeing in 2015.