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Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Report: US Army Wants More Apache Longbows

ARH Delays Present Opportunity

Ongoing delays with helicopters meant to replace older Kiowa Warriors in the US Army fleet have spurred officials with the service, and Boeing, to ask Congress for more money to buy modernized Apache Longbow helicopters.

According to TheHill.com, the Army National Guard operates four AH-64A battalions, comprised of 92 helicopters. Army procurement officials have held off modernizing those aircraft, to free up money to purchase new Bell Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters (ARHs).

The ARH is not meant to replace the Apache, which is primarily a ground-attack aircraft. But the ripple effect from the ARH delay filters down throughout the Army helicopter fleet... and the delay may present an opportunity for Army officials to upgrade more of the battle-proven Apaches.

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