The attack helicopters upon arrival at Woensdrecht Air Base in the Netherlands. [Courtesy: Dutch Ministry of Defense]
Key Takeaways:
Two Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) Apache helicopters have returned to the Netherlands, upgraded to the advanced AH-64E variant with enhanced radar, sensors, engine power, and rotor blades.
This upgrade is part of a 2019 contract with Boeing to remanufacture 28 D-model Apaches to the more capable E-model, aiming to "future-proof" the RNAF's fleet.
The RNAF expects to receive 18 additional AH-64E Apaches by mid-2025, with some already in the US for pilot training, significantly boosting their combat and reconnaissance capabilities.
Two Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNAF) Apache helicopters have returned to Woensdrecht Air Base (EHWO), upgraded to AH-64E variants with new radar systems, sensors, increased engine power, and modern composite rotor blades.
The aircraft were returned to Dutch soil by a Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Boeing said Thursday.
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