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Short Summary: Poland receives first leased AH-64D Apache helicopters from the US to begin training and build capability ahead of AH-64E deliveries.
Extended Summary: On June 17, 2025, Poland formally received the first AH-64D Apache attack helicopters leased from the United States at a ceremony in Inowrocław attended by Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz. These helicopters will primarily be used for training and developing operational capabilities within the 1st Army Aviation Brigade, serving as an interim solution until the delivery of 96 AH-64E Apache Guardians, purchased under a $10 billion contract signed in August 2024. The AH-64E variant is expected to significantly boost Poland's army aviation strike and reconnaissance capacities. The procurement is supported by a $3.08 billion US loan under the Foreign Military Financing program, and includes provisions for domestic production and maintenance infrastructure, as well as training programs for Polish personnel. Full deliveries of the AH-64E are planned to finish by 2032, positioning Poland as the second-largest Apache operator globally after the United States.
Poland has received its first AH-64D Apache attack helicopters leased from the United States, marking a step to develop operational capabilities ahead of future deliveries of the AH-64E model. The handover ceremony took place on June 17, 2025, in Inowrocław, with Poland's Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz present. The leased AH-64D helicopters will serve primarily for training and capability development within the 1st Army Aviation Brigade, while the AH-64E Apaches, expected from 2028 to 2032, will enhance Poland's strike and reconnaissance capabilities. Poland signed a $10 billion agreement with the US in August 2024 to purchase 96 AH-64E helicopters, supported by a $3.08 billion US loan. The acquisition includes plans for domestic production and maintenance capacity, as well as training infrastructures.
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