Army to get six Apache helicopters:

Army to get six Apache helicopters:

Context:

• The Indian Army on 17th August, 2017 got a step closer to having its own dedicated fleet of attack helicopters, with the Defence Ministry approving the purchase of six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters from the U.S.

Key facts about the purchase:

• The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared total capital acquisitions worth about Rs. 4,700 crore for the purchase.
• The cost of Apaches, including associated equipment, spares, training, weapons and armaments, is about Rs. 4,168 crore.
• In another deal, the Defence Acquisition Council DAC gave approval for procuring two gas turbine engines from Ukraine, to be fitted on the two stealth frigates under construction in Russia.