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First New Apache Block III Helicopters Deliver In October

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Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

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Boeing [BA] will begin deliveries in October 2011 of the latest evolution of the Army's multi-mission AH-64D Apache Block III helicopter, officials said. Tommy Filler, acting vice president-Apache & AH-6 programs at Boeing, said after an Acquisition Decision Memorandum was signed Oct. 7 by the Defense Department acquisition chief, the Army issued a $247 million Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract Oct. 22 covering Lots 1 and 2 of the Block III aircraft. Boeing would produce 51 aircraft under the…

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