The US has approved the possible sale of 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian-attack helicopters to Israel, in a deal estimated at 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, electro-optical M-TADS/PNVS systems of the latest generation, 30 AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radars, missile warning equipment, night optical systems, 60 M36E8 training missiles as well as the latest navigation equipment with M-code support.
The agreement also includes a full support package: training of pilots and personnel, supply of simulators, continuous technical support and spare parts, to ensure integration and long-term operational operation of the fleet.
One of the most important advantages of AH-64E is MUMT– system (Manned-Unmanned Teaming), which enables pilots to control drones directly from the cockpit, receive real-time video and coordinate combined attacks. This increases 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 among the 113th and 190th squadrons. The introduction of the AH-64E variant represents a significant technological leap for Israel’s attack helicopter capability, with improvements in connectivity, strike power and battlefield survivability.
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Source and images: DSCA | Israel Air Force | Wikimedia. This content has been prepared with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors.
