The Indonesia Army has received an order of eight new AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters.
The US Government approved the sale of the multi-role combat helicopters to Indonesia in August 2013 as part of an approximately $500m deal under the foreign military sales programme.
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In September 2012, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of a possible sale of eight AH-64D Apache Block III Longbow attack helicopters.
At that time, the deal was valued at $1.42bn and included four APG-78 Longbow fire control radars and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support.
Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu was quoted by The Jakarta Post as saying: “Each helicopter is worth $41m. This helicopter is a technologically advanced primary defence weapon system.
“We hope these helicopters can strengthen the work of the Indonesian Army, which has a huge responsibility in safeguarding the sovereignty of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, especially on land.”
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By GlobalDataThe Apache helicopters will be used to defend Indonesia’s borders, conduct counterterrorism and counter-piracy operations, and control the free flow of shipping through the Strait of Malacca. The Indonesia Army is expected to fly the AH-64Es together with the Russian-built Mil Mi-35 helicopters.
Developed by Boeing, the first AH-64E Apache attack helicopters arrived in the country in late 2017, reported IHS Jane.
