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US Boosts India With 'Apache Attack Chopper' As Bootlicker Pakistan Fails Trump On Iran Talks?

Published 20 May 2026 · india

The ​US State Department said it ​had ​approved a possible sale ⁠of ​Apache helicopter support ​services and related equipment to ​India for ​an estimated cost

The ​US State Department said it ​had ​approved a possible sale ⁠of ​Apache helicopter support ​services and related equipment to ​India for ​an estimated cost of $198.2 ⁠million. The principal contractors will be the ​Boeing ​Company ⁠and Lockheed Martin, ​the State ​Department ⁠said. In March this year, India released Defense Forces Vision 2047, a roadmap for a future-ready Indian military. The vision document outlines the strategic reforms, capability enhancements and organizational changes required within the Defense Forces to address the evolving geostrategic, technological & security environment effectively.

It envisages the transformation of the military into an integrated, multi-domain and agile force capable of deterring adversaries, responding across the full spectrum of conflict and protecting expanding strategic interests, amid the rapidly changing global and regional dynamics. A central pillar of the vision is the emphasis on jointness and synergy among the Services, promoting greater coordination in planning, operations and capability development. The document also highlights the importance of innovation, advanced technologies and a modern training framework to build a force that is adaptable to future warfare challenges.

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