Apache Helicopters

Israel to acquire 12 advanced Apache attack helicopters

Following government approval, Israel's Defense Ministry moves to finalize an agreement with the Pentagon for 12 Boeing Apache Echo helicopters, with deliveries expected early next decade.

Israel cuts 1B from Arab communities for defense spending

The government is expected to approve the transfer of more than NIS 1 billion to accelerate payments for Israel’s Apache attack helicopter procurement deal, with most of the funding coming from cuts to the five-year development plan for Arab society.

Two dead after army Apache attack helicopter crashes in Texas

Two aviators dead after an AH-64 Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas, sparking a large wildfire that triggered local evacuations.

'It wasn't a big deal'

Trump downplays downing of Apache helicopter

Trump downplays Iran's downing of a US helicopter in Strait of Hormuz, despite earlier vow that the US would respond.

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'Iran shot down Apache helicopter, US will respond'

US Pres. reveals that the helicopter which went down in the Strait of Hormuz earlier today was shot down by Iranian forces, necessitating a US response.

First Time in 21 Years:

IDF uses attack helicopters in battle with Jenin terrorists

For the first time since the 2nd Intifada, IDF uses attack helicopters to engage terrorists in Samaria.

Apache helicopters to remain grounded

Air Force Commander orders that Apaches remain on ground until investigation completed, following tragic accident two weeks ago.

Apache helicopter makes emergency landing near Hevron

Pilot makes emergency landing, Israeli Air Force opens investigation.

US Unfreezes Egypt Ties, Egypt Eyes Qatar Reconciliation

US sends Apache helicopters originally frozen and new ambassador; Sisi meets with Hamas-backer Qatar signalling rapprochement.