SOURCE: AFI
The Indian Army is set to receive its first batch of three Apache AH-64E attack helicopters by July 15, 2025, with a second batch of three to follow by November 2025, according to reliable sources. This development marks a significant milestone in the modernization of the Army’s Aviation Corps, despite multiple delays in the $600 million deal signed with the United States in 2020 for six of these advanced attack helicopters.
Originally slated for delivery between May and June 2024, the induction of the Apache AH-64E helicopters faced setbacks due to supply chain disruptions, pushing the timeline to December 2024. The latest schedule confirms that the Indian Army will finally begin receiving these state-of-the-art helicopters in July 2025, with the full complement of six expected to be delivered by November 2025. The delays have kept the Army waiting for over 15 months since raising its first Apache squadron at Jodhpur in 2024, a unit specifically established to operate these advanced platforms.
The Indian Army Aviation Corps raised its first Apache squadron at Jodhpur in 2024, marking a significant step in expanding its rotary-wing capabilities. The squadron has been preparing for the integration of the Apaches, but the absence of the helicopters for over 15 months has delayed operational readiness. With the first batch now set to arrive by mid-July 2025, the squadron will begin training and operational exercises to leverage the Apache’s advanced capabilities, ensuring seamless integration into the Army’s combat framework.
While the Apache deal is a direct procurement from the United States, it aligns with India’s broader push to modernize its armed forces and enhance indigenous defence capabilities under the Make in India initiative.
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