South Korea, India approved for Apache helicopter upgrades, sustainment under possible US FMS

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is an important force for political stability and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific region,” according to a public statement from the US Department of State.

“The proposed sale will improve Republic of Korea’s capability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its Army heavy attack helicopter capability and providing a credible force that is capable of deterring adversaries. The Republic of Korea will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces.

“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company.”

Under the second approved possible US foreign military sale, India would receive AH-64E Apache sustainment support services, US government and contractor engineering and logistics support services worth around US$198.2 million.

“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United States by helping to strengthen the US–Indian strategic relationship and to improve the security of a major defence partner which continues to be an important force for political stability, peace and economic progress in the Indo-Pacific and south Asia regions,” according to a public statement from the US Department of State.

“The proposed sale will improve India’s capability to meet current and future threats, strengthen its homeland defence and deter regional threats. India will have no difficulty absorbing these articles and services into its armed forces.

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“The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be The Boeing Company … and Lockheed Martin.”

Robert Dougherty

Robert is a senior journalist who has previously worked for Seven West Media in Western Australia, as well as Fairfax Media and Australian Community Media in New South Wales. He has produced national headlines, photography and videography of emergency services, business, community, defence and government news across Australia. Robert graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, Majoring in Public Relations and Journalism at Curtin University, attended student exchange program with Fudan University and holds Tier 1 General Advice certification for Kaplan Professional. Reach out via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via LinkedIn.