The United States has approved the possible sale of 30 attack helicopters AH-64E Apache Guardian Israel in the trade, the value of which is estimated at up to 3.8 billion US dollars.
The approval was announced by the US Department of State and the information was published on the official website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA). In addition to helicopters in the most modern configuration Apache the package includes 70 motors T700-GE-701Dthe latest generation M-TADS/PNVS electro-optic systems, 30 AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radars, missile warning equipment, night vision systems, 60 M36E8 practice missiles and the latest M-code enabled navigation equipment.
The agreement also includes a complete support package: training of pilots and ground staff, supply of simulators, ongoing technical support and spare parts, to ensure seamless integration and long-term operational sustainability of the fleet.
One of the main advantages AH-64E is a system MUMT (Manned-Unmanned Teaming), which allows pilots to control unmanned vehicles directly from the cabin, receive images in real time and coordinate joint strikes. This significantly increases situational awareness and operational efficiency.
Currently, the Israel Air Force operates two main variants of Apache helicopters under the local designations “Peten” and “Saraf”, which are mainly assigned to the 113th and 190th squadrons. The introduction of the AH-64E variant represents a significant technological leap for the Israeli attack helicopter air force, bringing improvements in connectivity, firepower and battlefield survivability.
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Source and images: DSCA | Israel Air Force | Wikimedia. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
