Federal Register #2026-12121

AH-64E Apache Sustainment Support Services Awarded to India

This award notification details the U.S. Department of Defense's arms sale to the Government of India for AH-64E Apache helicopter sustainment support services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Army (IN BUAU), on behalf of the Government of India - OEMs and Vendors: - Boeing Company (manufacturer of the AH-64E Apache) - Lockheed Martin (key systems provider for the Apache platform) - Products/Services Requested: - AH-64E Apache sustainment support services - Includes engineering, technical, and logistics support - Technical data and publications - Personnel training - Other related logistics and program support - Notable Requirements: - No major defense equipment (MDE) included - No specific part numbers or product quantities listed - Focus is on ongoing sustainment and support, not new equipment procurement - Supports U.S.-Indian strategic relations and enhances India's defense capabilities in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions - No offset agreements proposed - Sale will not alter the basic military balance in the region

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification regarding the proposed sale of AH64E Apache sustainment support services and related logistics and program support to the Government of India. The total estimated value of the sale is $198.2 million, funded by national funds. The sale includes U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services, technical data and publications, personnel training, and other related elements. The sale aims to strengthen the U.S.-Indian strategic relationship and improve India's defense capabilities without altering the basic military balance in the region.

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