On Friday Boeing said that it has completed the delivery of 22 new AH64E Apache and 15 chinook military helicopters to IAF.
In September 2015 the Ministry of Defence has finalized a deal with Boeing for production, training and support of 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The deal was worth USD 3 billion.
Now with this delivery of helicopter will increase IAF firepower also it’s logistical and capabilities.
Notably, both Apache and Chinook helicopter was pressed into service during India China face-off. Even Sukhoi fighter jets patrolled the skies too.
“With this delivery of military helicopters, we continue to nurture this partnership and are fully committed to working closely with the Indian defence forces to deliver the right value and capabilities to meet their operational needs,” Surendra Ahuja, Managing Director, Boeing Defence India, said.
“Customer centricity, commitment to the modernization and mission-readiness of India’s defence forces are key values to our partnership with India,” Ahuja added.
Boeing works with over 200 suppliers and partners in the country in support of “Make in India” and “Skill India”, the statement added.
”Thank you, @IAF_MCC, for your partnership. We’re happy to have completed the deliveries of the 22 #AH64-E Apache and 15 #Chinook helicopters to India”, Boeing tweeted.