The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet is set to receive a significant electronic warfare upgrade, as Lockheed Martin secures a contract to develop and integrate the Gen 3 Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) / Radar Warning Receiver system.
In a strategic move aimed at reinforcing its military posture in the Indo-Pacific region, the United States has initiated discussions with Japan regarding the potential deployment of mid-range missiles on Japanese soil. Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, speaking at the Defense News Conference in Virginia on Sept. 4, 2024, confirmed that the U.S. has expressed interest to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces in operating the Multi-Domain Task Force (MDTF) out of Japan, potentially through exercises.
The Indian Army’s acquisition of Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters faces significant delays, potentially impacting the nation’s defense readiness amid ongoing border tensions. Sources within the defense establishment have revealed to The Sunday Guardian that the first batch of three Apache helicopters is now expected to be delivered by late 2024 or early 2025, with the remaining three projected to arrive three to four months later. This timeline represents a substantial deviation from the original delivery schedule outlined in the $800 million deal signed in February 2020 during former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to India.
In a comprehensive analysis of U.S. Army aviation from 2000 to 2023, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) has revealed significant trends in fleet size, availability, and utilization. The report, released in Sept. 2024, offers insights into the Army’s ongoing efforts to modernize its aviation assets while maintaining operational readiness.
Crews from the U.S. Air Force’s 9th Special Operations Squadron (SOS) at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, have been awarded the 2023 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award for their exceptional performance during a presidentially-directed contingency operation. The operation involved supporting the single-longest U.S. Army helicopter mission to rely entirely on aerial refueling, marking a significant milestone in U.S. military aviation history.