The United States has approved the possible sale of 30 attack helicopters AH-64E Apache Guardian to Israel, in a deal estimated to be worth up to US$3.8 billion.
This agreement was announced by the United States Department of State and published on the official website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). Apart from the aircraft in the configuration Apache the most modern, the package includes 70 machines T700-GE-701Dthe latest generation M-TADS/PNVS electro-optical system, 30 AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radars, missile warning equipment, night vision systems, 60 M36E8 training missiles, as well as the latest navigation equipment supporting M-code.
The agreement also includes a full support cycle: pilot and crew training, provision of simulators, ongoing technical assistance and spare parts, to ensure integration and long-term operational sustainability of the fleet.
One of the main advantages of AH-64E is a system MUMT (Manned-Unmanned Teaming), which allows pilots to control drones directly from the cockpit, receive video in real time, and coordinate joint attacks, thereby increasing situational awareness and operational effectiveness.
Currently, the Israeli Air Force operates two main variants of the Apache with the local designations “Peten” and “Saraf”, primarily assigned to the 113th and 190th Squadrons. The entry of the AH-64E variant represents a significant technological leap for Israel’s attack helicopter capabilities, with improvements in connectivity, lethality and battlefield survivability.
Sources and pictures: DSCA | Israeli Air Force | Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and has been reviewed by the editorial team.
