AH-64E Apache

US finalizes $4 billion military financing loan for Poland

Though Warsaw did not disclose how the new money will be spent, it could be put toward an acquisition of 32 additional F-35s in support of an air superiority program requirement.

Drones, fighters, armored vehicles: Highlights from the UK’s Defence Investment Plan

Beyond top line spending, one of the leading takeaways from the DIP is the clear push to acquire and field autonomous systems, underpinned by a £5 billion investment in the technology, which includes plans for a "hybrid navy."

Potential $4.2B military helicopter sale for S. Korea approved by Washington

India has also been approved for howitzer, helicopter sustainment packages.

US clears $6.7B in new weapon sales to Israel, $9B in Patriot missiles for Saudi Arabia

The Israeli package includes 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters and, 3,250 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles.

South Korea puts brakes on follow-on Apache acquisition: Reports

Rep. Yoo Yong-won of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said that funding for the program to acquire of 36 Apaches has been cut from 10 billion won ($7.29 million) to just 300 million won, according to local media.

EXCLUSIVE: How the Pentagon (quietly) spent $1 billion of inflation relief money

To help fight inflation, the Pentagon was given $1.05 billion to disperse to industry. Now, documents reviewed by Breaking Defense and interviews with key officials reveal how and why certain programs won out.

Australian Maj. Gen. Richard Vagg on domestic weapons production and new vehicles

"What characterizes war, it's a battle of will and magic bullets don't exist. There is certainly a need for precision and really high-end weapon systems, but there's also a need for mass, relatively inexpensive weapon systems." Australian Maj. Gen. Vagg told Breaking Defense.

Lockheed nearing test of sea-launched JAGM, pitches for US and Australia

Any integration of the JQL on board a surface vessel will mark the first time JAGM has been fired at sea.

Preliminary discussions lead Boeing to offer CH-47F Chinook to Poland

It remains to be seen how many aircraft Warsaw will commit to, should it go ahead with an order of the US Army aircraft or if a wider industry competition is to begin near term.

South Korea cleared to buy ‘up to’ 36 new Apache AH-64E helicopters

In addition, the State Department announced three other Foreign Military Sales approvals, for the Netherlands, Finland and Australia.

A ‘breakthrough’ moment for Polish military aviation as Apache deal is signed

Poland's defense minister teased further deals, saying "The Polish army needs hundreds of thousands of drones, primarily reconnaissance, which will cooperate with Apache helicopters. We are working on this together with the American government.”

UK ‘not in a place’ to have Brimstone missiles in addition to JAGM for Apaches: Official

From an Apache perspective, Lockheed's JAGM is a "very capable addition to the current weapon inventory,” said Lt. Col. Rich Simcock, 3 Regt. Army Air Corp (AAC) Commanding Officer.

Clearing smoke: Boeing swapping out AH-64E Apache generators, eyes new generator options

“We've seen some improvement … and so readiness is there: We have enough retrofit generators right now [and] it's not impacting readiness,” said John Chicoli, the director of Boeing’s global services for vertical lift and special operations.

China shows off on first day of Singapore Air Show

China has displayed its Z-10ME, the first time the aircraft has appeared at a show outside China. Looking similar to the US Apache attack helicopter, it was displayed with rocket launchers, GR5 guided rockets and air-to-air missiles.