International Military Markets & Budgets - Asia, Australia & Pac Rim/Eurasia

Source: U.S. Army


INDIA WANTS APACHE ATTACK HELICOPTERS
Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Source: U.S. Army


NEW DELHI - India wants to move ahead with procurement of new attack helicopters. Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar has sent the proposals to buy 22 AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters, along with 15 CH-47F Chinook transports. This deal is worth more than $3.1 billion.

The Apache proposal went to the Indian Finance Ministry on April 23. The proposals includes options for a further 11 Apaches. The Apaches are armed with the HELLFIRE missile. The Indian Army wants this purchase to move ahead.

The U.S. has won deals worth over $10 billion during the last six years.

Source: Hindustan Times
Associated URL: http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mod-okays-3b-plan-to-buy-15-chinook-and-22-apache-copters/article1-1351230.aspx
Author: Shishir Gupta and Rahul Singh 
 

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