<p>American aerospace major Boeing on Wednesday said it is starting production of the Apache choppers to be delivered to the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches to the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The AH-64 Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army.</p>.Boeing front-runner in widebody jet talks with IndiGo: Sources.<p>'Boeing is starting production of the Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona,' the company said.</p>.<p>Earlier this year, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad.</p>.<p>'We are pleased to reach yet another significant milestone, highlighting Boeing's unwavering commitment to support India's defence capabilities,' said Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India.</p>.<p>'The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defense capabilities,' he said.</p>.<p>In 2020, Boeing completed delivery of 22 E-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force and signed a contract to produce six AH-64Es for the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024.</p>.<p>'The AH-64E continues to be the world's premier attack helicopter,' said Christina Upah, vice president of attack helicopter programmes and senior executive at Boeing's Mesa site.</p>.<p>'The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army,' the official said. </p><p>The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters.</p>.<p>Additionally, the Defence Ministry in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems from Boeing at a cost of Rs 4,168 crore for the Army.</p>
<p>American aerospace major Boeing on Wednesday said it is starting production of the Apache choppers to be delivered to the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The company will deliver a total of six AH-64E Apaches to the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The AH-64 Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army.</p>.Boeing front-runner in widebody jet talks with IndiGo: Sources.<p>'Boeing is starting production of the Indian Army's Apaches in Mesa, Arizona,' the company said.</p>.<p>Earlier this year, Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered the Indian Army's first AH-64 Apache fuselage from its advanced facility in Hyderabad.</p>.<p>'We are pleased to reach yet another significant milestone, highlighting Boeing's unwavering commitment to support India's defence capabilities,' said Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India.</p>.<p>'The advanced technology and proven performance of the AH-64 will enhance the Indian Army's operational readiness and strengthen its defense capabilities,' he said.</p>.<p>In 2020, Boeing completed delivery of 22 E-model Apaches to the Indian Air Force and signed a contract to produce six AH-64Es for the Indian Army.</p>.<p>The delivery of the Indian Army's Apaches is scheduled for 2024.</p>.<p>'The AH-64E continues to be the world's premier attack helicopter,' said Christina Upah, vice president of attack helicopter programmes and senior executive at Boeing's Mesa site.</p>.<p>'The AH-64 provides customers with unparalleled lethality and survivability, and we are thrilled to provide those capabilities to the Indian Army,' the official said. </p><p>The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters.</p>.<p>Additionally, the Defence Ministry in 2017 approved the procurement of six Apache helicopters along with weapons systems from Boeing at a cost of Rs 4,168 crore for the Army.</p>