Israel signs agreement to buy 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters

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Israel’s Defense Ministry and the U.S. Pentagon have signed an agreement for 12 Boeing-manufactured AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, following Israeli government approval. Deliveries are expected to begin in the 2030s, making the purchase a long-lead addition to the Israel Defense Forces’ attack-helicopter fleet.

Discovered 2026-10-15T06:34:47.164137-07:00 | 2026-10-15T06:34:47.164137-07:00

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  • The agreement commits Israel to 12 new AH-64E attack helicopters, with deliveries not expected to begin until the 2030s.
  • The purchase adds to Boeing’s military aircraft business; the company reported 94 military aircraft deliveries through September, including 15 Apaches in the third quarter.

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Aviation Week Defense Daily defenceconnect.com.au tecnodefesa.com.br forcaaerea.com.br milmag.pl
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