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Saturday, June 11, 2011

Taiwan goes ahead with Apache Block III buy

AH-64D Apache GunshipThe US Army has confirmed that Taiwan will be the first customer for the AH-64D Apache Block III.

Col Shane Openshaw, PM Apache, said on 10 June that a contract for the Taiwanese aircraft had been signed. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DCSA) originally notified the US Congress of the potential sale in October 2008.

The deal for 30 aircraft, which was the number confirmed by Openshaw, could be worth some $2.5 billion according to the DCSA. The aircraft would be a major enhancement to Taiwanese capabilities.

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