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Issued: Mar 17, 2023 (8:57am EDT)
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Boeing
to Produce 184 Apaches for U.S. Army, International Customers
- Boeing
will build E-model AH-64s for the U.S. Army and international operators
- Australia
is the 18th nation to select Apaches as their attack aircraft
MESA, Ariz., March
17, 2023 –
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will build 184 AH-64E Apaches for the U.S. Army and
international customers, including the first Apaches for Australia. This $1.9
billion award brings the total current funded value of the contract to $2.1
billion, and has the potential to increase to more than $3.8 billion with
future obligations.
“We are enhancing the U.S.
Army’s attack fleet, while supporting additional partner nations and welcoming
our newest Apache customer, the Australian Army,” said Christina Upah, vice
president of Attack Helicopter Programs and senior Boeing Mesa site executive.
“This contract highlights the need for Apaches worldwide.”
The U.S. Army will receive
115 remanufactured Apaches, with an additional 15 Apaches to be procured as
options, ensuring significant savings to taxpayers. The additional 54 aircraft
will be delivered to partner nations as part of Foreign Military Sales.
This award comes on the heels
of the U.S. Army’s Apache fleet surpassing five million flight hours, a
milestone proving the AH-64 is the most capable, reliable and versatile attack
helicopter.
"This multi-year
contract is critical for the warfighter and the entire Apache team," said
Col. John (Jay) Maher, U.S. Army Apache project manager. "It demonstrates
the Army's commitment to continue putting unmatched capability into the hands
of our nation’s finest, while providing stability and predictability for the
outstanding citizens and companies that pour their talent into producing the
best attack helicopter in the world."
Boeing Global Services will
continue to deliver optimal readiness for the warfighter including training
devices, spare provisions, support and test equipment kits, depot support, field
engineering and technical manuals. Major advantages in the technical
publication area allow for a streamlined process approach to re-use data which
reduces operational and sustainment costs.
Under the first multi-year
contract, signed in 2017, Boeing delivered 244 remanufactured Apaches to the
Army and 24 new-build aircraft to an international customer. The AH-64E, built at the
Boeing site in Mesa, Ariz., is the most advanced multirole combat helicopter in
the world. There are more than 1,275 Apaches currently in operation around the
world.
As a leading global aerospace
company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As
a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier
base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact.
Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability,
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