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Headline: Poland Receives First Leased Apache Attack Helicopters
Short Summary: Poland took delivery on June 17, 2025, of the first leased AH-64D Apache attack helicopters from the United States in a ceremony at Inowrocław with Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz present. The leased AH-64D helicopters will be used primarily for training to develop operational capabilities until the newer AH-64E Apache Guardians are delivered. Poland signed a $10 billion contract with the U.S. in August 2024 to acquire 96 AH-64E helicopters, supported by a $3.08 billion U.S. Foreign Military Financing loan issued in October 2024. The first AH-64E deliveries are scheduled for 2028, with deliveries to be completed by 2032. Poland also signed a significant contract with General Electric for 210 T700-701D engines and established domestic production and maintenance capabilities to support fleet sustainment. Once deliveries are complete, Poland will be the second-largest Apache operator worldwide. This modernization effort significantly enhances Poland's army aviation strike and reconnaissance capabilities, with advanced features planned for the AH-64E, such as integrated battlefield data transmission with Abrams tanks and F-35 aircraft.
Extended Summary: Poland took delivery on June 17, 2025, of the first leased AH-64D Apache attack helicopters from the United States in a ceremony at Inowrocław with Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz present. The leased AH-64D helicopters will be used primarily for training to develop operational capabilities until the newer AH-64E Apache Guardians are delivered. Poland signed a $10 billion contract with the U.S. in August 2024 to acquire 96 AH-64E helicopters, supported by a $3.08 billion U.S. Foreign Military Financing loan issued in October 2024. The first AH-64E deliveries are scheduled for 2028, with deliveries to be completed by 2032. Poland also signed a significant contract with General Electric for 210 T700-701D engines and established domestic production and maintenance capabilities to support fleet sustainment. Once deliveries are complete, Poland will be the second-largest Apache operator worldwide. This modernization effort significantly enhances Poland's army aviation strike and reconnaissance capabilities, with advanced features planned for the AH-64E, such as integrated battlefield data transmission with Abrams tanks and F-35 aircraft.
On June 17, 2025, Poland received the first leased AH-64D Apache attack helicopters from the United States, formalized in a handover ceremony in Inowrocław attended by Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. The D-model helicopters will primarily be used for training and developing operational capabilities until delivery of the AH-64E Apache Guardian variant begins, expected in 2028 with full delivery by 2032. Poland signed a $10 billion contract with the U.S. in August 2024 to procure 96 AH-64E helicopters along with logistics and training support. The U.S. also provided a $3.08 billion loan under the Foreign Military Financing program to aid the purchase. Poland will become the second-largest Apache operator globally once all deliveries are complete. A contract with General Electric for 210 T700-701D helicopter engines and domestic production capabilities for maintenance were also established.
The event describes Poland acquiring advanced American attack helicopters to enhance its military strike and reconnaissance capabilities, clearly a defense preparation. There are no hostile or aggressive Russian activities reported in this event.
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