Utah National Guard enhances aerial lethality with AH-64E acquisition

The Utah Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, received the first four of 24 new Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters during a ceremony in West Jordan, Utah on Nov. 23.

The Utah Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment welcomed the newest AH-64E Apache Guardian into its ranks in West Jordan, Utah, Nov. 23, 2024. These are the most advanced attack helicopters to date, enhancing the Utah Army National Guard’s air lethality. (Utah Army National Guard photo by: Sgt. Ian Tracy)

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U.S. military conducts airfield seizure exercise in Palau

The U.S. military carried out a significant airfield seizure exercise on the island of Palau as part of the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01. The exercise, which took place from Oct. 10–11, involved the airfield seizure of Roman Tmetuchl International Airport in Palau.

U.S Air Force C-17 Globemaster IIIs participate in a High-Intensity Rapid Air Insertion exercise during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 25-01 on Palau, Oct. 11, 2024. The Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) is the Army’s newest Combat Training Center (CTC) and generates readiness in the environments and conditions where our forces are most likely to operate in. JPMRC 25-01 includes training participants from across the U.S. Joint Force, and multinational Allies and partners. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Sulaica)

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South Korean military reconsiders Apache purchase

The South Korean military is reconsidering the purchase of 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States. The potential deal, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved in August for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion, has come under scrutiny due to several factors.

Col. Shane Finison, commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Tacoma, Wash. on Jul. 11, 2022. This was the final flight for Col. Finison as the brigade commander. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

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Lockheed Martin wins contract to upgrade Apache’s Electronic Warfare Capabilities

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.

Col. Shane Finison, commander of the 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, flies an AH-64E Apache helicopter near Tacoma, Wash. on Jul. 11, 2022. This was the final flight for Col. Finison as the brigade commander. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

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U.S. seeks to deploy Multi-Domain Task Force in Japan

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.

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