Shephard understands that the German federal government has asked its US counterpart for information about the Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter.
Over the years, Boeing has actively promoted the Apache throughout Europe, especially to militaries in Central and Eastern Europe that are acutely aware of the deterioration in relations between NATO and Russia.
Procurement of the Apache would significantly enhance the German Armed Forces’ interoperability with US forces stationed in Germany, as well as armed forces of other European countries. Some of these, like Poland or Romania, have already shown interest in the Apache. The Polish MoD requires at least
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