Apache down-selected for Bangladesh attack helicopter requirement

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Boeing has confirmed that it is in position to supply its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter to Bangladesh. Source: US Army

Boeing has confirmed that its AH-64E Apache attack helicopter has been down-selected for a potential programme in Bangladesh.

Company officials confirmed the development - which points to growing defence ties between the South Asian country and the United States - in a media briefing on 21 January.

Boeing's Terry Jamison, senior manager for global sales and marketing for attack and cargo helicopter programmes, said the programme in Bangladesh is proceeding through a US Foreign Military Sale. He added that Bangladesh is looking to procure the AH-64E through a competitive-bidding process through which the Boeing platform had beaten competitors "on price".

He said, "[In Bangladesh] we have been down-selected not just based on capability, but we went head-to-head with some of our competitors and we were down-selected based on price."

Jamison added that Boeing had identified "a lot of opportunities" for other sales of the AH-64E across the Asia-Pacific. He said such opportunities were evident not just in developed markets but also in new and developing markets - such as Bangladesh.

Boeing officials indicated that cost efficiencies in the Apache programme were being achieved through economies of scale and the certainty of long-term modernisation. About 1,200 Apaches are in operation in global markets, said officials, and the platform has been identified by the US government to undergo modernisation through the late 2040s.

A total of 15 countries currently operate the platform, although Boeing expects that number to increase in the near future.

In the Asia-Pacific, Boeing is offering the AH-64E to Australia to meet its Project Land 4503 Armed Reconnaissance Capability (ARC) requirement for 29 aircraft. The programme is expected be worth more than USD3 billion. A Boeing spokesperson told Jane's that the company's proposal for Australia would provide "capability, cost, and schedule certainty" without the risks of additional development.

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Bell should do something about AH 1Zs for Pakistan

 

[UKBengali]

Well straight from the source.

-E variant.

Confirmed.

Only proves further this isn’t the Bangladesh of the past!

Alhamdulilah!

Now on to some fighters!

I am nearly 100% sure that it will be refurbished F-16 Block 50/52s with AIM-120C7s.

We know that 16 planes will be coming as per live TV announcement by BD President and these planes should be enough to fend off MAF when you add in the 8 Mig-29s and the 16 F-7BGIs.

 

[leonblack08]

I am nearly 100% sure that it will be refurbished F-16 Block 50/52s with AIM-120C7s.

We know that 16 planes will be coming as per live TV announcement by BD President and these planes should be enough to fend off MAF when you add in the 8 Mig-29s and the 16 F-7BGIs.

F 16 does look quite likely after this deal. But I will wait and see.

One good thing to note here is, if we are spending so much on attack helicopters, that implies we have both the financial capability and willingness to procure high end fighters MaShaAllah.
This is a big step forward in the right direction for the future of our armed forces in Sha Allah.

 

[I S I]

Full tot or gtfo they should be. They should also supply two free F35s with every apache sold to Bangladesh.

 

[Goku]

Full tot or gtfo they should be. They should also supply two free F35s with every apache sold to Bangladesh.

Americans dont provide you with any significant ToT. U need to buy it off the shelf in exchange of diplomatic support

 

[Zapper]

Full tot or gtfo they should be. They should also supply two free F35s with every apache sold to Bangladesh.

I don't think Yankees offer full or even significant ToT to even their closest allies

 

[Abu Shaleh Rumi]

So there is a chance that we might buy apache helis. It will come with full weapons pack like hellfire 2 or not is remain to be seen...

BTW, which branch of our armed forces will operate attack helis?

 

[VikingRaider]

Nope as BD is poor and 8 units will come to nearly 1 billion US dollars.

BD can always order more later as it's economy can sustain more later on this decade.

Why too much? Does helicopter cost more than fighter?

 

[UKBengali]

Why too much? Does helicopter cost more than fighter?

8 Brand new F-16s with all associated costs would come to near 2 billion US dollars.

So 8 brand new AH-64E with all associated costs would be around 1 billion US dollars. Remember as BD has never operated this type before it would need to start everything from scratch.

 

[Kingslayerr]

Duniya attack heli khareed rai hai aur asi panoti aiwi hai k hamaray na Ah1z aarahay hain aur na hi T129.

 

[VikingRaider]

8 Brand new F-16s with all associated costs would come to near 2 billion US dollars.

So 8 brand new AH-64E with all associated costs would be around 1 billion US dollars. Remember as BD has never operated this type before it would need to start everything from scratch.

Okay understand now. So in future we should consider buying more. I am extremely happy that atleast the procedure of buying has been started!

 

[Michael Corleone]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. This is, thus, as final as done!

Apache in BD colors..

Just no weird green with yellows

They will train pilots i guess its part of the deal.


Only 8 seems really low for country of 160 million ppl. Bd should gone for something like 60 plus at least.

You’re out of your mind.
8 with 4 on options
And 12 choppers themselves will cost around 1.2 billion dollars if India’s price is anything to go by

 

[khail007]

Excellent choice but a bit of a beast to fly

Don't under estimate BD pilots, they are as capable as pilots of any other competent air force of the world.

 

[Michael Corleone]

I am nearly 100% sure that it will be refurbished F-16 Block 50/52s with AIM-120C7s.

We know that 16 planes will be coming as per live TV announcement by BD President and these planes should be enough to fend off MAF when you add in the 8 Mig-29s and the 16 F-7BGIs.

Idk if that will be under MRCA still on the fence on that one considering Pakistan didn’t get BVR missiles for 12 years after purchase of their first f16s

I don't think Yankees offer full or even significant ToT to even their closest allies

Japan, South Korea comes to mind

8 Brand new F-16s with all associated costs would come to near 2 billion US dollars.

So 8 brand new AH-64E with all associated costs would be around 1 billion US dollars. Remember as BD has never operated this type before it would need to start everything from scratch.

Bruh Bahrain spent 8 billion for 66 f16s? No? Doesn’t add up

Don't under estimate BD pilots, they are as capable as pilots of any other competent air force of the world.

Have to see who taught me how to fly, RAF AND PAF <3

 

[UKBengali]

Bruh Bahrain spent 8 billion for 66 f16s? No? Doesn’t add up

The more you buy, the less per fighter as you can save on infrastructure and training costs.