There are no current plans for the Army to replace the Apache. Instead, modernization is the strategy—using periodic upgrades to keep the helicopter flying into the 2040s, and possibly beyond.
The AH-64 Apache has been the U.S. Army’s go-to attack helicopter since entering service in 1986 (first flight in 1975).
Attack helicopters have become essential tools in modern warfare, combining agility, firepower, and tactical versatility. This article explores legendary models like the AH-64 Apache, Mi-24 Hind, and ...
Two of 29 helicopters have been delivered, with the remainder to arrive by 2029; Daniel Mulino says he is unsure of when $3m ...
Although the AH-64 Apache is not intended to be a counter-drone platform, it is important to have counter-drone capabilities because of the prevalence of drones on the modern battlefield. The AH-64 ...
U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopters provide attack coverage for two U.S. CH-47 Chinook helicopters during an air assault raid ...
A new version of the U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter began testing at Fort Hood, TX on April 10, 2019. The new ...
The first live shoot of the Spike NLOS by a conventional aviation unit shows Apache crews can conduct extended-range precision strikes against targets obscured by terrain or distance. U.S. Army AH-64E ...
Fifty years after its first flight, the AH-64 Apache remains the go-to attack helicopter for militaries around the world. Developed in the 1970s by Hughes Helicopters and later produced by McDonnell ...
AH-64E v6 Apache Guardians fired Spike NLOS missiles at sea-based targets at distances of up to 25 kilometers in Poland. The U.S. Army has successfully conducted the first European live-fire ...