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 announced it will acquire 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters to replace its aging Mi-24 fleet.
This purchase is a key component of Poland's accelerated military modernization, driven by the need for deterrence after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
The deal includes technology transfer and aims to strengthen military ties and interoperability with the U.S. and NATO.

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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.