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Army Receives First Boeing Advanced Technology AH-64D Apache Block III

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Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

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Boeing [BA] celebrated delivery of the first AH-64D Apache Block III multi-role attack helicopter to the Army recently in Mesa, Ariz. The Block III Apache delivers advanced technologies and capabilities to benefit soldiers and battlefield commanders. Program Executive Officer- Aviation Maj. Gen. Tim Crosby said the aircraft and its abilities are all to aid the soldier: minimize the burden, increase capability and protect them." Apache Block III is part of the Army modernization strategy and the focus within Army aviation…

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