The US has approved the possible sale of 30 AH-64E Apache Guardian-attack helicopters to Israel in a deal estimated to be worth up to US$3.8 billion.
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 Apacheconfiguration includes the 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 missiles and the latest M-code navigation equipment.
The agreement also includes a full support course: training of pilots and crew, supply of simulators, ongoing technical support and spare parts, ensuring integration and long-term maintenance of the fleet.
One of the main 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, increasing situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Currently, the Israel Air Force operates two main variants of the Apache with the local designations “Peten” and “Saraf”, primarily distributed among the 113 and 190 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 was prepared with the help of AI and reviewed by the editors.
