Apache AH-64 Helicopters

(asked on 7th June 2023) - View Source

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Defence in a Competitive Age, published by his Department in March 2021, whether he expects the AH-64 Apache Attack Helicopters to be upgraded by 2025.


Answered by
James Cartlidge Portrait
James Cartlidge
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
This question was answered on 16th June 2023

The Attack Helicopter Capability Sustainment Programme is delivering 50 of the latest Version 6 Apache AH-64E aircraft, through a re-manufacture programme of the Apache AH Mark 1, via a Foreign Military Sale from the US Government.

Initial Operating Capability was declared in May 2023, with the programme currently on schedule to achieve Full Operating Capability in January 2026.

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