Boeing says next stage of Poland Apache deal is close and Chinook may be next
The US Army received its first AH-64E last year and Poland is set to finalise purchase. (Photo: Boeing)
Boeing has seen a renewed demand for the Apache attack helicopter with Poland and Australia becoming customers, while India, the UK, the US, the Netherlands and Egypt have also bought new aircraft or upgraded platforms.
Boeing expects to sign a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the Polish Government for Apache AH-64E attack helicopters “imminently” for what will be up to 96 aircraft.
It has been almost a year since the US State Department’s approved the Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AH-64E Apache helicopters and associated equipment under a deal estimated at about US$12 billion.
Poland’s request is for a package that includes a fleet of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. This acquisition would be accompanied by 210 T700-GE 701D engines, out of which 192 would be installed, while the remaining 18 are designated as
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