It was noted here with other reports from United Press International, ExecutiveBiz, and Stars & Stripes.
A report [hit underlined link]
in ExecutiveBiz has this to say: South Korea intends to procure a variant of the Boeing-built AH-64 Apache attack helicopter for its military to defend the country against threats from North Korea, United Press International reported Monday.
Previously on August 27, 2015 Aerospace & Defense News reported United Kingdom - AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN Attack Helicopters
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for AH-64E APACHE GUARDIAN Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $3.00 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 26, 2015...The United Kingdom will use the Apache helicopters to conduct various missions, including counter-terrorism and counter-piracy operations. The materiel and services under this program will enable the United Kingdom to become a more capable defensive force and will also provide key elements required for interoperability with U.S. forces. . . This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.
Elizabeth Shim writes Boeing unveiled its AH-64E platform during a ceremony held Monday at the company’s facility in Mesa, Arizona, and attended by South Korean government officials.
Stars and Stripes reported a South Korean defense official said the government could place orders for the helicopters between the first half of 2016 and early 2017.
The U.S. Army has used the AH-64E to support tactical missions in Afghanistan last year and has recorded more than 3.9 million flight hours for its Apache fleet since 1984.
Boeing designed its Apache helicopters to carry Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and Stinger air-to-air missiles as well as 30-millimeter or 1.18-inch M230 automatic cannons.
A press release dated Wednesday, November 4, 2015 @ 01:40 PM
The Republic of Korea DAPA signed a US$1.6 billion contract with the U.S. in a Foreign Military Sales program in 2013 to buy 36 AH-64Es, an upgraded model of the AH-64D Longbow.
The AH-64E[seen in the image to the left] is a heavily armed helicopter featuring more powerful, fuel-efficient engines and enhanced rotor blade technology, as well as improved aircraft handling, performance and agility at higher altitudes.
Read more >> http://www.defenseworld.net/news/14505/Boeing_Rolls_Out_New_AH_64_Apache_Helicopter_For_South_Korea#.VjoImJVdFjo
Residents and visitors in Mesa can see a bronze sculpture of two kids playing Boeing's Apache combat helicopter in front of City Hall Plaza
AH-64E Apache Guardian advanced attack helicopters were unveiled
in the United States, Monday, months before their delivery to the ROK Army, the
Defense Acquisition Procurement Administration (DAPA) said
Tuesday.
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/11/116_190121.html
DAPA said Boeing, the manufacturer of the helicopters, held a rollout ceremony in Mesa, Arizona, attended by some 50 officials from the nation's arms procurement agency, Army and defense firms. A total of 36 Apache Guardians will be delivered to the ROK Army beginning in the middle of next year after first being delivered to the U.S. Army, DAPA said. DAPA said the Guardian, the upgraded model of the AH-64D Longbow, is considered the best attack helicopter available with state-of-the-art fire control equipment, more powerful, fuel-efficient engines and improved systems for pilots' situational awareness and strikes on smaller targets.
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