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Boeing Will Upgrade 117 Apaches To E-Models Under $1.5 Billion Deal

Thursday, April 14th, 2016

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Boeing Will Upgrade 117 Apaches To E-Models Under $1.5 Billion Deal

Apache Helicopter with the Longbow Fire Control Radar (FCR) above the main rotor. Photo: Boeing

Boeing [BA] recently secured a $1.5 billion Army contract to refurbish another 117 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters to the most up-to-date E-model configuration.The deal is a continuation of an ongoing effort by the Army to upgrade 690 AH-64D Apache Longbows to AH-64Es. Also included are acquisition of Longbow crew training devices, logistical support and spare parts. Boeing now has 290 of the total number of aircraft slated for remanufacturing under contract.“The AH-64E Apache continues to meet the requirements of aviators, battlefield…

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