Another 2 of the 8 launched from the Americans Apache helicopters reached the 1st Army Air Force in Inowrocław. Machines will be utilized to train Polish crews and technicians. A full of six AH-64Ds are stationed at the Inowrocław base. The last 2 will arrive there at the turn of this year and next year.
Today, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported on the arrival of the machines. "Our lease agreement with the U.S. in full of 8 machines is implemented according to the records. As a result, training of soldiers of the Polish Army takes place according to the schedule" - emphasised the head of the MON. The usage of these machines, as he recalls, will let appropriate preparation of pilots and ground personnel to adopt fresh Apache helicopters in the AH-64E version that he ordered the Ministry of Defense.
In August 2024 Ministry of Defence bought 96 AH-64E helicopters. Thanks to a contract worth $10 billion, Poland will become the largest user of these machines in the world. Apaches will be stationed in Inowrocław, Malbork and Świdnik and will be delivered from 2028 to 2032.
Shortly after signing the contract, training of Polish airmen and maintenance specialists began in the US. Soon, too, MON announced that additional I'm piling up 8 helicopters from the Americans. in a somewhat older version of AH-64D. In the summertime to 56th Air Base in Inowrocław were 4 of them. Machines are utilized to crew training and techniciansThe first ones to get across the ocean. Classes are taught by American instructors. 2 more machines will now be included in the training. The last 2 should scope Inowrocław at the turn of this and next year.
AH-64E in the opinion of experts is considered the world's most modern assault helicopter. specified machines have an advanced radar system, as well as a network-centric command and combat management system. This means that the crew may exchange information in real-time during combat activities with, among another things, ground command stations, F-35 pilots or soldiers in charge of precision artillery. In addition, thanks to the AAG and MUT-X subsystems, air carriers are able to steer various types of unmanned aircraft. The Apache advantage is besides strong weapons. Helicopters can be equipped with Hellfire guided anti-tank missiles or AIM-92 Stinger anti-aircraft missiles. Plus there's a 30 mm deck gun.
The acquisition of Apaches, in a consistent military opinion, will importantly increase the capabilities of the air force. – Poland needs a strong shock component, capable of effectively destroying armored forces and mechanized opponents. AH-64E is simply a proven anti-tank combat platform, enabling operations to be conducted both day and night, besides in conditions of electronic interference – he argued in "Polish Armed Forces" Colonel Krzysztof Kwiatkowski, Head of the chopper Combat Aviation Branch of the General Command. The machines will replace outdated Mi-24D/W helicopters, which are no longer able to meet the requirements of modern battlefields. They deficiency even modern fire control systems or effective weapons. Apaches don't have those. – AH-64E full complies with the alliance standards, allowing for effective joint operations with NATO troops, including the United States," emphasised Colonel Kwiatkowski.
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