AH64E Apache Guardian Attack Helicopter

The "E" model is the Apache Guardian, with the more powerful General Electric T700-GE-701D engines and new sensors. India, Saudi Arabia, and Taiwan deploy this model. Also, some British Army D models are being updated to the E model standard.

The Dutch AH64D's are being coverted to the E version and the first 2 are already delivered in October 2022.

Boeing has delivered its first upgraded AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The handover is part of a $1.19 billion foreign military sale contract approved by the US State Department in 2018. The program is expected to be completed by 2025.

'Most Advanced and Proven Attack Helicopter'

AH-64D Block II Apache attack helicopters have been in service with the Royal Netherlands Air Force since 1998.

Alongside the Dutch military, the D-models are also used by 17 international forces, including the US Army and European allies.

The AH-64E v6 is the latest configuration of Apache choppers. With more than 1,260 Apaches deployed worldwide, more than 665 units are E-models.

"By upgrading from the D-model to the E-model Apache, the Royal Netherlands Air Force will gain a significant increase in attack power, versatility and situational awareness for decades to come."