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When Will the US Army Retire the AH-64 Apache Helicopter?

There are no current plans for the Army to replace the Apache. Instead, modernization is the strategy—using periodic upgrades ...
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The Modern Cavalry: America’s Apache Attack Helicopter Still Reigns Supreme

Key Points The Apache attack helicopter, also known as the AH-64 Apache, is the pinnacle of modern military aviation in all ...
The Aviationist

The Apache Turns 50: A Look at the Iconic Attack Helicopter

Sept. 30, 2025 marks 50 years since the first YAH-64A prototype took to the skies for the first time. Let’s look at how the Apache has maintained its sharp edge over those five decades. Born from the ...
The National Interest

The US Army is Making Big Changes to Its Apache Helicopter Fleet

The Army plans to be fully divested from the AH-64D within the next few years, starting in Fiscal Year 2026. As a platform, however, the Apache helicopter is not going anywhere. Throughout the Apache ...