India receives full delivery of AH-64E Apache Guardian and CH-47F Chinook helicopters

AH-64E Apache Guardian and CH-47F(I) Chinook helicopters of the Indian Air Force. Photo c/o Boeing India.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received all its ordered AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters and CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters from American aviation giant Boeing.
This was confirmed by Boeing on 10 July 2020, in the midst of India's security challenges and stand-off with China in their common border in the Himalayas.

A total of 22 AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters, as well as 15 CH-47F Chinook heavy lift helicopters were ordered by the IAF in 2015. 

Boeing handed over the final 5 units of the Apache Guardian helicopters recently, while also handing over the final 5 units of the Chinook helicopters to the IAF last March 2020.

Boeing also stressed its full commitment to working with India's armed forces to meet its operational requirements. It also has current ventures with Indian defense companies as part of Tata-Boeing Aerospace Limited which produces aero structures for the AH-64 helicopter.

The IAF has started using the AH-64E attack helicopters in operations in Ladakh, maximizing the high-altitude capabilities of the helicopter. It has also started using the CH-47F to transport troops, artillery pieces, and equipment in the border areas.

Aside from the IAF, the Indian Army has also ordered six new AH-64E Apache Guardian helicopters during US President Donald Trump's visit in New Delhi.

[1] Boeing India
[2] Economic Times India
[3] New Indian Express