In a major boost to Indian Air Force's combat capabilities, eight US-me Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are set to be inducted into IAF. attack helicopters will be indcuted on September 3, officials said on Monday. Air Chief Marshal B S Dhaa will be chief guest during induction ceremony. ceremony is scheduled to take place at Pathankot Air Force station. AH-64E Apache is one of world's most vanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by US Army.

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"Eight of Apache attack helicopters are set to be inducted into IAF, that will enhance force's combat capabilities," a senior IAF official said.

IAF h signed a multi-billion dollar contract with US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters. first four of 22 helicopters was handed over to air force by Boeing on July 27. delivery of first batch of Apache helicopters to IAF at Hindan air base h come nearly four years after a multi-billion dollar deal for choppers was sealed. ditionally, Defence Ministry in 2017 approved procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems from Boeing at a cost of Rs 4,168 crore for Army.

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This will be its first fleet of attack choppers. By 2020, IAF will operate a fleet of 22 Apaches. se first deliveries were ahe of schedule. AH-64E Apache for Indian Air Force completed successful first flights in July 2018. first batch of Indian Air Force crew began ir training to fly Apache in US in 2018.

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Senior IAF officials said dition of Apache fleet will significantly enhance force's combat capabilities. attack chopper has been customised to suit IAF's future requirements. Boeing has delivered more than 2,200 Apaches to customers around world since aircraft entered production. Apparently, India is 14th nation to select it for its military.

"By 2020, IAF will operate a fleet of 22 Apaches, and se first deliveries are ahe of schedule," Boeing h earlier said.

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aero major said AH-64E has latest techlogy insertions, maintaining its standing as world's best attack helicopter.

"It is only available combat helicopter with a spectrum of capabilities for virtually any mission requirement. For AH-64 E, this includes greater thrust and lift, joint digital operability, improved survivability and cognitive decision aiding."

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"It is uniquely suited to meet commander's needs, including reconnaissance, security, peacekeeping operations, and lethal attack - in both land and littoral environments - all without reconfiguration," it said.

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