Australian Army's seventh, eighth AH-64E Apache helicopters arrive in Queensland

Under Project LAND 4503, the AH-64E Apache will be replacing the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter fleet.

Australia is acquiring 29 Apaches from the United States through a foreign military sales agreement, with all aircraft scheduled to be delivered by 2029.

“And that makes eight. Australian Army’s battlefield attack helicopter fleet continues to expand with the delivery this week of the seventh and eighth AH-64E Apache attack helicopters,” according to a public statement from Australian Army Aviation Command on November 5.

“Growing to a fleet of 29 airframes by 2029, the latest Apaches were delivered by a United States Air Force C-17A Globemaster III heavy transport aircraft into RAAF Townsville ahead of their integration into the 1st Aviation Regiment - Australian Army.

“The AH-64E Apache is replacing the Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter, bringing significant capability improvements that will enhance the lethality and tempo of land and amphibious force manoeuvres.”

Robert Dougherty

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