Poland To Buy 96 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters

Poland's military will buy 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as replacements for its aging fleet of Mi-24 helicopters, defense officials announced this week.

Kimberly Johnson

Friday, September 09, 2022 at 03:15 PM ET

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Poland's military will buy 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as replacements for its aging fleet of Mi-24 helicopters. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

Key Takeaways:

Poland will acquire 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to replace its aging Mi-24 fleet.
This procurement is a significant part of Poland's military modernization efforts, accelerated due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and aims to strengthen deterrence.
The deal includes technology transfer and is expected to enhance military ties and interoperability between Poland, the U.S. Army, and NATO nations.
The Apache order follows other major defense contracts, such as the purchase of FA-50 Fighting Eagle jets from South Korea, as Poland rapidly expands its armed forces.

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Poland’s military will buy 96 Boeing (NYSE: BA) AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters as replacements for its aging fleet of Mi-24 helicopters, defense officials announced this week.

The order is part of the Ukrainian neighbor’s ongoing military modernization effort and comes in addition to more than $1.4 billion in military contracts announced this week, according to reports.