Srinagar: The first consignment of Apache helicopters arrived at the Hindon Airbase from the United States on Tuesday.
These highly anticipated “tanks in the air,” will significantly enhance the combat strength of the Indian land forces.
In a post 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.”
According to reports, other procedures, such as assembling, the Joint Receipt Inspection (JRI), and induction would be followed as per the protocol.
Their deployment is specifically planned for areas near the Pakistan border, particularly in the desert sector near Jodhpur, where the Army had established its first Apache squadron in March 2024.
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.
