Israel has signed a deal with the US Department of Defense for the purchase of nine Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters.
Contract value including aircraft, ordnance, spares, training and support is expected to approach $500 million. A number of Israeli developed systems will be installed on the AH-64Ds. They are understood to include electronic warfare and tactical awareness systems.
The decision comes after a delay in the upgrade of 12 AH-64As. Israel had hoped to acquire 10 new AH-64Ds.
Source: Flight International
