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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
Boeing to Support Australian Apache and Chinook Helicopters
07-Feb-24 - Boeing was awarded Australian Apache and Chinook helicopters support contracts #Apache
Australian Taipans Retired Earlier than Expected
29-Sep-23 - Australia’ MRH90 Taipan helicopters will not fly again. The fleet has been grounded since a fatal accident last July. The withdrawal was originally planned for December 2024, when the new UH-60M Black Hawk are to be fully operational Taipan
Australia Received First UH-60M Black Hawks
09-Aug-23 - The Australian Army has received the first 3 of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to replace the MRH90 Taipan fleet #BlackHawk
Townsville to be Home of Australian Apaches
03-Jul-23 - Australia investing nearly $700 million upgrading RAAF Base Townsville to support the new AH-64E Apache helicopters which will be based there from 2025 #Apache
Boeing to Produce 184 AH-64E Apaches
19-Mar-23 - Boeing awarded $1.9B contract to deliver 184 new and remanufactured AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to the US Army and international customers including Australia, the 18th operator of the type #Apache
Three More Toll Group AW139s for Australian Army
02-Mar-23 - Australian Toll Group to receive 3 more AW139 in 2H 2023 totaling 12 helicopters of this model. The aircraft will join the currently 3 operated on behalf the Australian Army 5th Aviation Regiment at Townsville #Australia
Boeing Adding Australian Suppliers for AH-64E Apache
01-Mar-23 - Australian suppliers will provide components for new Boeing AH-64E Apaches including the 29 ordered by the Australian Army #SupplyChain
First UH-60M for Australia to Arrive this Year
06-Feb-23 - Lockheed-Martin to start deliveries of 40 Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawks to the Australian Army this year under a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) contract valued $1.95B #Australia
Lockheed Martin Australia Welcomes Selection
24-Jan-23 - Lockheed Martin Australia welcomes Australian Army decision to acquire 40 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters via a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) order as part of project LAND 4507-1 #Australia| More News ... |  |
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