The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified a proposed sale of sustainment support services for India's AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers at an estimated cost of USD 482.2 million — comprising USD 230 million for M777A2 Howitzers and USD 198.2 million for Apache Helicopters. Principal contractors include Boeing and Lockheed Martin for Apache support, and BAE Systems for M777 Howitzers. In December 2025, the Indian Army received its final batch of 3 Apache helicopters from Boeing.
Defence
USA Announces USD 482.2 Million Sustainment Package for India's Apache Helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers
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- The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified a proposed sale of sustainment support services for India's AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers at an estimated cost of USD 482.2 million — comprising USD 230 million for M777A2 Howitzers and USD 198.2 million for Apache Helicopters
- Principal contractors include Boeing and Lockheed Martin for Apache support, and BAE Systems for M777 Howitzers
- In December 2025, the Indian Army received its final batch of 3 Apache helicopters from Boeing
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• USA: USD 482.2 million sustainment package; AH-64E Apache + M777A2 Howitzers (June 2026) • Breakdown: M777A2 Howitzers (USD 230M) + Apache Helicopters (USD 198.2M) • Contractors: Boeing + Lockheed Martin (Apache); BAE Systems (M777 Howitzers) • M777: 155mm ultra-lightweight towed artillery; AH-64E Apache: multi-role attack helicopter
