In May 2022, Australian Defence Force (ADF) ordered 29 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters as part of LAND 4503 Armed Reconnaissance Helicopter (ARH) Replacement Project for delivery from 2025 to replace the Airbus Tiger.
The first pair of AH-64E Apaches arrived at RAAF Base Townsville via a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster in September 2025 and a second set of two helicopters was delivered in November. The remaining 25 aircraft are scheduled for delivery, with the full fleet expected to be complete by the end of 2028. Some official projections suggest final acceptance activities may continue into 2029.
The fleet is being assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment, which is relocating to Townsville to operate alongside the CH-47F Chinook fleet.
The first pair of AH-64E Apaches arrived at RAAF Base Townsville via a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster in September 2025 and a second set of two helicopters was delivered in November. The remaining 25 aircraft are scheduled for delivery, with the full fleet expected to be complete by the end of 2028. Some official projections suggest final acceptance activities may continue into 2029.
The fleet is being assigned to the 1st Aviation Regiment, which is relocating to Townsville to operate alongside the CH-47F Chinook fleet.
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More Apache Helicopters Delivered to Australia
26-Feb-26 - The Australian Army has received two more Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, part of a 29-aircraft order, with deliveries set to continue through 2029. Apache
First AH-64E Apaches Delivered to Australia
02-Oct-25 - Australia became the 18th nation to operate the Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopter with the delivery of the first two of 29 aircraft ordered in 2022 to replace the Airbus Tiger. The program is expected to create around 230 local jobs in maintenance, training, and support #Australia
First Australian Apaches in Final Assembly
30-Jul-25 - The Australian Army’s first four AH-64E Apaches are progressing through final assembly and production at Boeing’s facility in Mesa, Arizona. Delivery of the helicopters is expected to begin later this year, completing the order of 29 aircraft. #Apaches
First AH-64E Apache for Australia Enters Final Assembly
25-Mar-25 - The first of 29 Boeing AH-64E Apaches for the Australian Army has entered final assembly on Boeing’s production line in Mesa, Arizona, with the initial four helicopters scheduled for delivery later this year. #Australia| 07-Feb-24 | Boeing to Support Australian Apache and Chinook Helicopters #Apache |
| 03-Jul-23 | Townsville to be Home of Australian Apaches #Apache |
| 19-Mar-23 | Boeing to Produce 184 AH-64E Apaches #Apache |
| 01-Mar-23 | Boeing Adding Australian Suppliers for AH-64E Apache #SupplyChain |
| 11-May-22 | Australia Confirms 29 AH-64E and 13 Additional MH-60R #Australia |
| 06-Jun-21 | Approved $3.5B Sale 29 AH-64E for Australia #Apache |
| 15-Jan-21 | Australia to Replace Tigers with Apaches #Apache |
| 17-Feb-20 | Australian Army Replacing the Tiger #Tiger |
Units |
| Years | Units | Base |
|---|---|---|
| 2025- | 1st Aviation Regiment | Townsville Robertson Barracks |
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Deployments List of Aircraft |
| C/N | Mod | Built | ID In this Org | In other Org | |||
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| AT001 | 2025 | A64-601 Australian Army 1st Avn Regt Sep25, BuNo 23-00601 | |||||
| AT002 | A64-602 Australian Army 1st Avn Regt Sep25, BuNo 23-00602 | ||||||
| AT003 | A64-603 Australian Army 1st Avn Regt Nov25, BuNo 23-00603 | ||||||
| AT004 | A64-604 Australian Army 1st Avn Regt Nov25, BuNo 23-00604 | ||||||
