The Government of Australia has unveiled plans to procure 29 new AH-64E Apache Armed Reconnaissance helicopters for the Army.
The move will involve an investment of approximately $3.83bn (A$5.5bn). An additional $348.4m (A$500m) will also be invested to upgrade facilities to support the maintenance of the Apache
The new AH-64E helicopters will replace the Australian Army’s existing Tiger helicopters.
Following the announcement, Boeing, which manufactures Apache helicopters, welcomed the move.
Australia; Army to replace Tigers with 29 new AH-64E Apache helicopters