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New Delhi: American aerospace major Boeing on Wednesday said it is starting production of the Apache choppers to be delivered to the Indian Army.<\/p>\n
The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches to the Indian Army.<\/p>\n
The AH-64 Apache is one of the world\u2019s most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoeing is starting production of the Indian Army\u2019s Apaches in Mesa, Arizona,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the Indian Army\u2019s first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased to reach yet another significant milestone, highlighting Boeing\u2019s unwavering commitment to support India\u2019s defence capabilities,\u201d said Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India.<\/p>\n
The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army\u2019s operational readiness and strengthen its defense capabilities,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In 2020, Boeing completed delivery of 22 E-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force and signed a contract to produce six AH-64Es for the Indian Army.<\/p>\n
The delivery of the Indian Army\u2019s Apaches is scheduled for 2024.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AH-64E continues to be the world\u2019s premier attack helicopter,\u201d said Christina Upah, vice president of attack helicopter programmes and senior executive at Boeing\u2019s Mesa site.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army,\u201d the official said.<\/p>\n
The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the Defence Ministry in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems from Boeing at a cost of Rs 4,168 crore for the Army.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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