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A second pair of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters have arrived down under for the Australian Defence Force.
The pair of attack helicopters, acquired through foreign military sales with the United States and manufactured by Boeing, were delivered by United States Air Force C-17 Globemaster to RAAF Base Townsville.
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Each aircraft was unloaded by Australian Army and United States Air Force personnel working with United States Government contractors.
It’s understood that Australian Army AH-64E Apache, designation A64-603, has also received flight testing and a maintenance test flight at RAAF Base Townsville.
“Defence is acquiring a fleet of 29 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters through a Foreign Military Sales case with the United States as part of Project Land 4503 Apache Attack Helicopter,” according to Defence.
“The AH-64E Apache will replace the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, bringing significant capability improvements that will enhance the lethality and tempo of land and amphibious force manoeuvres.
“AH-64E Apache deliveries to Australia commenced in September 2025. All 29 aircraft are scheduled for delivery by 2029.”
The new helicopters are expected to provide critical aviation effects such as reconnaissance, communications and networking, firepower and offensive support for the Australian Army. All 29 Apache aircraft expected to be delivered by 2029.
Australian Army personnel have previously been undertaking training in the United States and the United Kingdom to support the AH-64E’s introduction into service.
