Question
Download Solution PDFApache Helicopters were procured by India from which country?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is USA.
Key Points
- India signed a contract with the US government and Boeing in September 2015 for 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with the Indian Air Force (IAF) inducting the first batch of eight in 2019.
Additional Information Some important defense equipment and their origin are the followings:
| Equipment | Country of Origin |
| Dassault Rafale (Aircraft) | France |
| SEPECAT Jaguar (Aircraft) | United Kingdom |
| CH-47 Chinook (Helicopter) | United States |
| HAL Dhruv (Helicopter) | India |
| Sukhoi Su-30 (Aircraft) | Russia |
| Mil Mi-17 (Helicopter) | Russia |
| HAL Chetak | France/India |
| Barrack - Missiles | Israel |
| Scanter 6000 Radar | Denmark |
| Embraer ERJ Jets | Brazil |
| ACTAS | Germany |
| Super Rapid 76 mm naval guns | Italy |
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