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Boeing ‘Out To Change’ Army’s Mind On Next Multi-Year Apache Deal Being The Last One

By Matthew Beinart

Tuesday, September 13th, 2022

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Boeing ‘Out To Change’ Army’s Mind On Next Multi-Year Apache Deal Being The Last One

AH 64E ground to air shoot in the Arizona desert (Photo: Boeing)

MESA, Ariz. —Boeing’s [BA] lead official for Apache attack helicopters told reporters on Monday the company is “out to change [the Army’s] mind” on the service’s plan for the next multi-year contract to be the last such procurement deal for the aircraft. Kathleen “KJ” Jolivette, Boeing’s vice president of attack helicopters, said the multi-year deal is likely to be awarded in late fall, with the contract expected to include a four-year base period covering a buy of 96 AH-64E Apaches…

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