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Israel signs agreement to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters, with deliveries planned for early 2030s

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Israel has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to acquire 12 of Boeing’s latest AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The purchase moved forward after the Israeli government approved a reallocation of funds to resolve a budget impasse; the helicopters are scheduled for delivery at the beginning of the 2030s.

Discovered 2026-10-14T05:28:15.039689-07:00 | 2026-10-14T05:28:15.039689-07:00

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  • The agreement commits Israel to 12 AH-64Es, adding a defined export order to Boeing’s attack-helicopter program, with deliveries planned for the early 2030s.
  • Israel’s approval to reassign funds resolved a financing obstacle that had put the purchase at risk, illustrating how budget decisions can determine whether defense procurements proceed.

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