APACHE AH-64
The world’s most advanced, proven attack helicopter
The Modernized AH-64 Apache
Since the introduction of the AH-64A in 1984 to today’s AH-64E, one aspect of the Apache remains unchanged: its reputation as the world’s most advanced and reliable attack helicopter.
With over 1,280 aircraft in operation and more than five million flight hours logged—1.3 million of which were in combat—the AH-64 Apache is increasingly used by international defense forces.
Production of the AH-64E will continue until at least 2028, ensuring that the Apache will serve the U.S. Army and its partner nations as the primary attack helicopter into the 2060s. As Boeing and the U.S. Army invest in next-generation technologies, the Apache, with its affordable Modular Open Systems Architecture, will remain a crucial component in the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) battlefield for decades to come.
The AH-64E is the most advanced configuration of the Apache, designed for the Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) battlefield. This network-centric, fully integrated weapon system is built to excel in highly contested and complex environments. The AH-64E Version 6 (v6) Apache features numerous enhancements to its sensors, software, and weapons performance.
Engineered for interoperability within the MDO ecosystem, the AH-64E v6 is a lethal, survivable, and agile system. It provides the reach, maneuverability, and performance required by ground forces, contributing to both current and future joint mission success.
Boeing’s AH-64E v6 integrates advanced capabilities through a combination of onboard and offboard sensors, stand-off long-range weapons, and the connectivity needed to leverage the full suite of tools within the MDO ecosystem. This makes the AH-64E v6 a fully optimized attack helicopter that stands in a class of its own.
Multi-Domain Operations Capability
Designed for seamless integration within the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) ecosystem, the Modernized Apache enhances the combat-proven AH-64E v6 technologies. This modernization allows the Army to capitalize on the platform’s strengths while incorporating it into future Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) strategies. Equipped with advanced avionics, integrated sensors, and powerful weaponry, the Modernized AH-64 operates at the tactical edge, providing Army Aviation with increased flexibility and interoperability to detect threats first, take action swiftly, and secure victory.
MOSA-Enabled Future Growth
A Modular Open System Architecture (MOSA) approach to mission computing and systems provides unprecedented agility and speed in integrating new technologies and capabilities. This ensures unmatched lethality, networking, and survivability to stay ahead of emerging and evolving threats. As the Army’s first MOSA-compliant enduring aircraft, the AH-64E v6.5 enables the Modernized Apache to incorporate already-tested technologies and capabilities within months, rather than years.
The Most Affordable, Achievable Solution for Tomorrow’s MDO Decision Dominance
The Modernized AH-64 offers a compelling value proposition for the U.S. Army’s Operational Imperative efforts. Enhancing its combat-proven reach, versatility, survivability, and lethality, the Modernized Apache delivers an MDO-capable, low-risk, and affordable solution. By opting to modernize the Apache, the U.S. Army can leverage existing strengths, minimize uncertainties, and ensure a swift and cost-effective transition to an upgraded fleet for its attack and reconnaissance missions.