Boeing and the government of Poland have signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for the supply of 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, as part of the Polish KRUK Attack Helicopter program.
The agreement comes a year after the US Congress approved the sale through the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, which is estimated to cost US$12 billion.
“We are honored the Government of Poland has placed their confidence in us,” said Vince Logsdon, vice president, International Business Development for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “The AH-64E Apache helicopters will strengthen Poland’s operational capability and interoperability with the U.S., NATO and allied nations. We look forward to delivering this unmatched capability.”
“Poland’s commitment to procure 96 aircraft represents the largest FMS order in the history of Boeing’s Vertical Lift division and will not only make Poland our 19th global Apache customer but the largest operator outside of the United States,” said Kathleen Jolivette, vice president and general manager, Vertical Lift.
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Poland had selected the AH-64E as a replacement for the aging Soviet-era Mil Mi-24 helicopters in September 2022, just months after the Russian military invasion of Ukraine.
The agreement includes maintenance and support of the Polish Armed Forces fleet of Apache helicopters by Polish defense industry, explained Boeing, which will also establish training programs and supporting the development of a composite laboratory.
The Apache has been produced for more than 40 years, with nearly 1,300 helicopters delivered. Production takes place in Mesa, Arizona. The aircraft was originally designed by Hughes, which was taken over by McDonnell Douglas in 1984.
In 1997 it was McDonnell Douglas’ turn to be incorporated into Boeing.
