India is strengthening its defenses along the Pakistan border in western Rajasthan by sending six Apache fighter helicopters from American company Boeing. These helicopters arrived in Jodhpur on Friday and will become part of a new squadron in the Army Aviation Corp.

Boeing had previously provided 22 Apache helicopters of the AH-64E model to the Indian Air Force in 2020, making India one of several countries operating this advanced combat helicopter. The Apache comes with top-notch night vision technology and can be armed with missiles capable of hitting 138 targets in a minute, making it a powerful asset.

A spokesperson for the defense stated, "The Indian Air Force (IAF) currently has 22 AH-64Es in operation. The Army Aviation Corps has ordered a total of six AH-64Es. Obtaining these helicopters enhances India's air power capabilities, joining other countries such as the Netherlands, Egypt, Greece, Israel, South Korea, and several others that also use this aircraft."

The new squadron, set to be inducted on March 15, will be stationed in Jodhpur and will have a vital role in defending against potential intrusions by the Pakistani military.

The Apache AH-64E is renowned as the world's most advanced combat helicopter, boasting an advanced night vision system and the ability to arm missiles capable of targeting 138 threats in a minute. With a maximum speed of 280 km/h, this helicopter is a formidable presence in the sky.

Fitted with AGM 114 Hellfire anti-tank missiles and Stinger missiles, the Apache AH-64E is equipped to handle both ground and aerial threats. The Hellfire missiles are particularly effective against armored vehicles like tanks and BMPs, while the Stinger missiles are designed to take down airborne threats. Additionally, the helicopter is equipped with Hydra-70 unguided missiles, which can efficiently target ground-based threats.

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