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1. Which company is supplying the Apache helicopters to the Indian Army?
The Indian Army is set to receive its first three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing in December, following a delay attributed to supply chain issues. This acquisition is part of a larger deal signed in February 2020, which includes six Apache helicopters at a cost of approximately $800 million. The Apaches will significantly enhance the Army's capabilities, particularly in challenging terrains. Additionally, Indigenous Light Combat Helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. are also being prepared for deployment in Ladakh by 2024-25, further bolstering India's aerial defence strategy.