Boeing Lands a Whopping $2.7B Contract for Apache Helicopter Support
The U.S. Army has granted Boeing a colossal $2.7 billion contract for comprehensive post-production support of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter fleet through 2030. This ensures the sustained readiness of one of America’s most crucial combat aviation platforms.
This contract, issued by the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, saw Boeing as the lone bidder. The agreement encompasses maintenance, sustainment, and modernization support for the Apache fleet. The specifics of work locations, tasking, and funding will be outlined through individual task orders. The anticipated completion date is set for December 31, 2030.
The AH-64 Apache is a twin-engine, four-blade attack helicopter, powered by General Electric T700 turboshaft engines. It boasts a tandem cockpit design, enabling both crew members to independently operate flight and weapons systems. This significantly enhances survivability and mission resilience during high-intensity operations.
Later Apache models, including the AH-64D and AH-64E, are equipped with the AN/APG-78 Longbow fire control radar installed atop the main rotor. This allows for the detection, classification, and engagement of targets in all weather conditions and through battlefield obscurants. The aircraft’s defensive systems comprise radar warning receivers, laser warning systems, jamming equipment, and infrared countermeasures.
This significant investment underscores the U.S. Army’s ongoing commitment to maintaining its paramount attack helicopter platform well into the next decade.