New Delhi, July 21 -- Army will get a big boost regarding its operational readiness with the arrival of first three Apache attack helicopters this week. The Army had inked a $600 million deal with the US for procurement of six helicopters in 2020 and was to get the first batch last year. However, the delivery schedule was delayed by nearly 15 months.
The induction of Apache AH-64E attack helicopters manufactured by Boeing will add muscle to India's combat capabilities along the western border in the wake of Operation Sindoor.
According to sources, the first three helicopters are likely to be handed over to the Indian Army's Aviation Corps on July 22. Also known as the 'tanks in the air', the AH-64Es advanced attack helicopters will land a...