The United States has approved the possible sale of 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian-attack helicopters to Israel, in a deal estimated to be worth up to 3.8 billion US dollars.
The approval was announced by the US State Department and published on the official website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). In addition to the helicopters in the most modern Apache-configuration includes package 70 T700-GE-701D-engines, latest generation electro-optical M-TADS/PNVS systems, 30 AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radars, missile warning equipment, night vision systems, 60 M36E8 training robots and the latest navigation equipment with M-code support.
The agreement also includes a complete support program: training of pilots and personnel, provision of simulators, continuous technical support and spare parts, ensuring integration and long-term operation of the fleet.
One of the main advantages of AH-64E is MUMT(Manned-Unmanned Teaming) system, which allows pilots to control drones directly from the cockpit, receive real-time video and coordinate combined strikes, increasing situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Currently, the Israel Air Force operates two main variants of the Apache under the local designations “Peten” and “Saraf”, mainly distributed between squadrons 113 and 190. The introduction of the AH-64E variant represents a significant technological leap for Israel’s attack aviation capabilities, with improvements in connectivity, firepower and battlefield survivability.
Source and images: DSCA | Israel Air Force | Wikimedia. This content has been created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors.
