Preparing to induct the first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters into its fold, the Indian Army Aviation Corps raised its first Unit at Jodhpur on March 15 that will operate the helicopters. The Apaches will be the second attack helicopters in the Army after the indigenous Light Combat helicopter (LCH).
The 451 Aviation Squadron was formally raised at Jodhpur on Friday in the presence of Lt. Gen. A. K. Suri, Director General of Army Aviation Corps, a defence official said. “Army will receive the first batch of three Apaches in May and another three in July,” the official added.
