New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Indian Army has completed the induction of its Apache AH-64E attack helicopter fleet with the arrival of the final three aircraft, a move expected to significantly enhance its strike and reconnaissance capabilities. The helicopters will soon be deployed with the Army's 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Jodhpur, following assembly and mandatory technical clearances.

With the delivery of the remaining three aircraft, the Army has now received all six Apache helicopters ordered for its Aviation Corps. According to official sources, the helicopters were flown into India aboard a Antonov An-124 heavy-lift aircraft and will be stationed in Jodhpur after the completion of joint inspections and other formalities in the comi...