- Boeing officials has said that India will receive the first batch of Apache attack helicopters and one C-17 transport aircraft in July-August this year.
- The AH-64 Apache is a multi-role combat helicopter and is used by the US Army and a number of international defence forces.
- It is equipped with all-weather and night-fighting features apart from an advanced weapons system.
- The Apache has advanced laser, infrared, and target acquisition designation, including other systems, to locate, track and attack targets.
- It also has (a)stealth characteristics (b)advanced sensors and (c)beyond-visual-range missiles.
