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In a boost to its firepower, the Indian Air Force formally inducted eight US-made Apache stealth attack helicopters. This will significantly boosting the force's firepower capability at a time India faces complex security challenges including cross border terrorism. The eight helicopters, manufactured by aerospace major Boeing, were part of a multi-billion dollar deal India struck with the US for 22 Apache AH-64E choppers nearly four years ago. The Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters were inducted by Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at Pathankot Air Force station. In a statement, Boeing said India is the 16th nation to procure the Apache, and that it is receiving the most advanced variant, of the chopper. (Photo: Boeing)
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The AH-64E Apache is one of the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army. (Photo: IAF)
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The choppers are customised to suit IAF's future requirements. (Photo: Boeing)
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The Apaches also have a fully integrated digital cockpit which enhances its mission performance. (Photo: Boeing)
It is uniquely suited for reconnaissance, security, peacekeeping operations, and lethal attack across myriad environments without reconfiguration. (Photo: IAF) -
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said procurement of choppers with latest technology was a "significant step" towards modernisation of the IAF. (Photo: IAF)
The IAF chief said the Apache helicopters will replace the ageing Mi-35 fleet of the IAF and the last batch of the choppers will be delivered by March 2020. (Photo: IAF) 
The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters. (Photo: Boeing) -
The AH-64E Apache for the IAF completed successful first flights in July 2018. The first batch of Indian Air Force crew began their training to fly the Apache in the US in 2018. (Photo: Boeing)
The eight Apache choppers had arrived in India in July. (PTI Photo) -
"The Apache helicopters will enhance the operational capabilities of the IAF," he said at this strategically located air-base, adding that the fleet will be deployed in India's western region. (Photo: IAF)
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