Boeing CompanyThe leading multinational aerospace and defense company has been awarded a $393 million contract modification for the supply and delivery of the Apache AH-64E aircraft, as well as the supply and delivery of comprehensive support services and equipment to ensure readiness throughout the helicopter’s operational life.
The deal will enhance defense capabilities with Apache helicopters, benefiting the U.S. military and two foreign allies, Egypt and Kuwait. Work on this project will be conducted in Mesa, Arizona, which will serve as a hub for Boeing’s Apache helicopter production and related activities, and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2027.
According to GlobalData’s “Kuwaiti” report: Defense Market 2022-2027In 2020, the U.S. State Department approved a potential foreign military sale to the U.S. government, according to a report in . Provided Kuwait with AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment at an estimated cost of $4 billion.
The Apache AH-64E is the latest generation of Apache attack helicopters known for their agility, versatility and combat prowess. This platform provides the U.S. Army and its international partners with the tools to effectively meet modern security challenges.
In 2020, US Delivers 500th Boeing AH-64E Apache Helicopter It will be delivered to US and Defense Forces around the world.
The deployment of Apache AH-64E helicopters is expected to enhance the Army’s ability to perform a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, air-to-ground attack, close air support, and anti-tank warfare. For Egypt and Kuwait, acquiring these helicopters means modernizing their armed forces and boosting national security.
Boeing accounts for 33.9% of the Middle East rotorcraft market and is expected to become the second largest shareholder in the region. According to GlobalData, the company is expected to garner $6 billion worth of business over the forecast period from contracts to procure the AH-64E Apache and CH-47F Chinook.Global Military Rotorcraft Market 2023-2033” report.
Boeing’s Apache AH-64E features advanced avionics, targeting systems and communications suites to provide pilots with situational awareness and enable them to operate effectively in complex and challenging environments.
Apache AH-64E is popular among overseas customers, United Arab Emirates, Indiaand the England It has signed a contract with Boeing in the last five years. The most important of the contracts was the British one, which provided the British Army with a new fleet of 50 Apache AH-64E helicopters.
