India has received its first batch of Apache attack helicopters from the United States. This will significantly enhance India's military capabilities.
India received its first batch of Apache fighter helicopters today, Tuesday, 22 July, as part of a defence deal between India and the United States of America. The Indian Army announced the arrival of the first batch of AH-64E fighter helicopters from the US on its social media channels. The Indian Army described this as a significant moment, stating that the addition of these fighter helicopters will bolster the army's capabilities.
The Indian Army will deploy the Apache AH-64E fighter helicopters in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. These helicopters will first undergo assembly and Joint Receipt Inspection (JRI), a standard procedure before induction into the Indian Army.
The deployment of Apache AH-64E fighter helicopters in the Indian Army is expected to cause concern in Pakistan. This is because Jodhpur airbase, the chosen location for deployment, is situated near the India-Pakistan border. Consequently, Pakistan will now fall within the operational range of the Indian Army's Apache AH-64E fighter helicopters.