Army Apache fleet reaches six

Two additional AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters have been delivered to the Australian Army, marking another step in the transformation of Australia’s battlefield aviation capability.

CAPTION: The latest Australian Army AH-64E Apache is offloaded from a RAAF C-17 Globemaster at RAAF Townsville. Story by Major Jesse Robilliard. Photo by Corporal Raiar Cordwell.

A Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster delivered the latest two Apache airframes on 12 May, bringing the fleet to six aircraft.

AH‑64E Apache brings advanced sensors, weapons and teaming capabilities, preparing for future enhanced integration of crewed and uncrewed systems.

A total of 29 AH‑64E Apaches are being acquired from the United States through a Foreign Military Sales agreement under Project LAND 4503.

All aircraft are expected to be delivered by 2029.

Commander Army Aviation Command Major General David Hafner said the AH-64E Apache was replacing the Tiger armed reconnaissance helicopter, bringing significant capability improvements that would enhance the lethality and tempo of land- and amphibious-force manoeuvres.

“The Apache is the world’s most advanced attack helicopter, and the arrival of the fifth and sixth airframes in Australia marks another milestone in enhancing Army’s contribution to the reach, range and lethality of the integrated force,” he said.

“These aircraft will ensure our soldiers are better connected, better protected and more lethal in the most demanding operational environments.”

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