'Milestone moment', say Indian Army as first batch of Apache helicopters arrives

Srinagar, July 22: In a boost to military muscle, India receives the first batch of Apache helicopters for Indian Army. The attack helicopters will soon be deployed at Jodhpur, army officials confirmed.

According to the officials, the induction of these advanced combat helicopters into service will further strengthen the Army’s operational capabilities in the region.

In a psot on x, Indian Army wrote, “Indian Army inducts #Apache. Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the #IndianArmy significantly.”

Details about Apache Helicopters, as reported by Live Mint

The AH-64E Apache is regarded as one of the world’s most advanced attack helicopters, engineered for delivering precision strikes in hostile combat environments.

Built by US defence giant Boeing, the Apache is in active service with several leading militaries, including those of the United States, the United Kingdom, Israel, Egypt, and now India.

Armed with a formidable 30 mm chain gun, the Apache also carries laser- and radar-guided Hellfire missiles designed for precision targeting, alongside rocket pods capable of engaging multiple ground threats simultaneously.

A key feature is its Longbow radar, mounted atop the rotor, which enables the helicopter to detect, track, and prioritise targets — all while remaining hidden from direct enemy view.