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NDTV
15 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
3 Apache Choppers, Painted In Desert Camo, Arrive For Indian Army From US
New Delhi: The Indian Army has received the first batch of three Apache helicopters that will massively boost its offensive and operational capabilities. The state-of-the-art choppers, painted in desert camouflage, arrived at the Hindon airbase this afternoon from the United States in an Antonov transport aircraft. This is the first time the Indian Army would operate Apache helicopters, undoubtedly among the world's best fighter choppers. The Indian Air Force already operates 22 of the heavy attack helicopters. These new choppers, known as "tanks in the air", will be deployed in Jodhpur near the western border with Pakistan. "Milestone moment for Indian Army as the first batch of Apache helicopters for Army Aviation arrive today in India. These state-of-the-art platforms will bolster the operational capabilities of the #IndianArmy significantly," said the Indian Army, sharing the first photos of helicopters in India. The Boeing-manufactured choppers will now undergo a process of acceptance that includes various trials. The three choppers are part of a $600 million deal to buy six Apache helicopters, which was signed between New Delhi and Washington during President Donald Trump's India visit in his first term in 2020. Under this deal, the first batch of three helicopters was set to arrive during May-June 2024, but supply line disruptions and geopolitical developments kept postponing the delivery. The Indian Air Force already has two active Apache squadrons in Pathankot in Punjab and Jorhat in Assam. The Apache helicopters can be used for attack purposes as well as for security, reconnaissance, and peace operations. These are equipped with state-of-the-art targeting systems that provide accurate data on the target in all weather conditions. The choppers are armed with night vision navigation systems and have the latest communication, navigation, sensor, and weapon systems.
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India to get 1st batch of 3 US Apaches this month
NEW DELHI: The Army this month will finally get three of the six long-delayed Apache attack helicopters, dubbed "tanks in the air", under the Rs 5,691 crore deal inked with the US in February 2020. The first three Boeing-manufactured Apache gunships will be delivered around July 15, with the next three coming by Nov. US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth had assured defence minister Rajnath Singh , during a telephonic conversation Tuesday, that the six heavy-duty choppers will be delivered within this year, as was reported by TOI. The six Apache helicopters for the Army will add to 22 such choppers inducted by IAF under the Rs 13,952 crore deal with the US in Sept 2015. One of those choppers was badly damaged after a hard landing near Khardung La in Ladakh on April 4 last year. The Army had raised the Apache squadron at Jodhpur along the western front with Pakistan in March last year but there have been multiple delays in delivery of the choppers due to supply chain problems. The Apaches are armed with Stinger air-to-air missiles, Hellfire Longbow air-to-ground missiles, guns and rockets.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
IAF helicopter makes emergency landing
An Apache attack helicopter made an emergency landing on Friday at Haleda village in near the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border. The crew members are safe and there was no damage to the aircraft, confirmed senior superintendent of police Daljinder Singh Dhillon. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now As per initial reports, the helicopter took off from the Pathankot Air Force Station. The exact cause of the incident is still under investigation, though sources did not rule out the possibility of a scheduled emergency drill or training exercise. On June 6, another Apache helicopter had made an emergency landing in a field near Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh after its pilots received a technical snag warning on their flying panel in the cockpit. Last year in April, an Apache was badly damaged when it made a hard landing near Khardung La in Ladakh during an operational sortie. IAF inducted 22 of the Boeing-manufactured Apache helicopters in 2019-2020 under the Rs 13,952 crore deal inked with the US in Sept 2015.
Al Jazeera
29-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees tests of new AI-equipped suicide drones
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has personally supervised his country's testing of new AI-equipped suicide and reconnaissance drones and called for unmanned aircraft and artificial intelligence to be prioritised in military modernisation plans. State-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said on Thursday that Kim oversaw the testing of 'various kinds of reconnaissance and suicide drones' produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex. The new North Korean drones are capable of 'tracking and monitoring different strategic targets and enemy troop activities on the ground and the sea', while the attack drones will 'be used for various tactical attack missions', KCNA said, noting that both drone systems have been equipped with 'new artificial intelligence'. Kim agreed to expand the production capacity of 'unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence' and emphasised the importance of creating a long-term plan for North Korea to promote 'the rapid development' of 'intelligent drones', which is 'the trend of modern warfare'. Pictures from the tests, which took place on Tuesday and Wednesday, were said to show attack drones successfully striking ground targets, including military vehicles. Kim was pictured walking with aides near a newly developed unmanned aerial reconnaissance aircraft, which appeared to be larger than a fighter jet, and was seen boarding an airborne early warning and control (AEW) aircraft, according to pictures released by KCNA. The photos mark the first time such an aircraft was unveiled by the North, which was equipped with a radar dome on the fuselage, similar to the Boeing-manufactured Peace Eye operated by the South Korean air force. North Korea's efforts to create an early warning aircraft were previously reported by analysts who had used commercial satellite imagery to discover Pyongyang was converting a Russian-made Il-76 cargo aircraft into an early-warning role. The London-based International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) said in a report last year that an AEW aircraft would help augment North Korea's existing land-based radar systems, though just one aircraft would not be enough. During his visit to the test site, Kim was also briefed on intelligence-gathering capabilities as well as electronic jamming and attack systems newly developed by the country's electronic warfare group, KCNA said. The government of South Korea and analysts have repeatedly warned about the potential transfer of sensitive Russian military technology to North Korea in return for Kim's provision of thousands of North Korean troops and weapons to support Russia's war with Ukraine. Seoul's military said on Thursday that North Korea has so far this year supplied Russia with an additional 3,000 troops as well as missiles and other ammunition. 'It is estimated that an additional 3,000 troops were sent between January and February as reinforcements,' South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, adding that of the initial 11,000 North Korean soldiers dispatched to Russia in 2024, 4,000 are believed to have been killed or wounded. 'In addition to manpower, North Korea continues to supply missiles, artillery equipment, and ammunition,' according to a report by the JCS. 'So far, it is assessed that North Korea has provided a significant quantity of short-range ballistic missiles [SRBMs], as well as about 220 units of 170mm self-propelled guns and 240mm multiple rocket launchers,' it said. The JCS also warned that 'these numbers could increase depending on the situation on the battlefield'.
Morocco World
27-02-2025
- Business
- Morocco World
Morocco Receives First Batch of Apache AH-64E Helicopters
Rabat – Morocco's Royal Armed Forces received on Wednesday the first batch of Apache AH-64E combat helicopters. The specialized military source FAR-Maroc Forum said in a post on X that an official reception ceremony will soon be held at the 7th Air Base in Khouribga. The acquisition of Boeing-manufactured next-generation aircraft adds one of the world's most advanced attack helicopters to Morocco's military arsenal. Recognized as one of the world's most advanced attack helicopters, the cutting-edge aircraft features an open systems architecture equipped with state-of-the-art communication, navigation, detection, and weapons systems. The helicopters possess a modernized target designation and tracking system, providing comprehensive target information in day, night, and all-weather conditions, along with night vision navigation capabilities. Read also: Moroccan Army Bolsters Air Defense with Advanced US Missiles In addition to classifying ground and air targets, the fire control radar has been upgraded to function in naval environments. Morocco signed a contract with Boeing in 2020 for the purchase of 24 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters at an estimated cost of $1.5 billion, with an option to acquire 12 additional helicopters. The comprehensive agreement includes Hellfire missiles, rockets, advanced communication and navigation systems, maintenance equipment, and a training program for Moroccan personnel. This acquisition represents a substantial enhancement to Morocco's military capabilities and reflects the country's ongoing commitment to modernizing its armed forces with advanced technology. The Apache helicopters will significantly bolster Morocco's defensive capabilities, positioning the Royal Armed Forces as one of the best-equipped militaries in the region. The delivery marks the beginning of the implementation phase of this major defense contract, strengthening Morocco's position as a key military power in North Africa. Tags: Apache AH-64EmilitaryMoroccan armyRoyal Armed Forces
