Ministry of Defence: Contracts for purchase of 15 ‪Chinook‬ and 22 ‪Apache‬ Helicopters signed

[Ind4Ever]

Any information on deal... When we will get

 

[samlove]

..what 15 Chinooks ??
Its too less..
When is the Kamov comming through

we dont want more chinooks we want more apache

 

[ramu]

This is big and it will be a force multiplier. This is a game changer and will remain so for the next decade.

 

[$@rJen]

Any information on deal... When we will get

India, US sign $3-bn contract for Apache, Chinook helicopters
This contract will further consolidate the US position as India's second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia
Ajai Shukla | New Delhi September 28, 2015 Last Updated at 20:29 IST

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On Monday in New Delhi, US and Indian officials signed two contracts for the purchase by the Indian Air Force (IAF) of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, and 15 CH-47F Chinook multi-mission heavy lift helicopters.

Two of the contracts, which were signed in the afternoon between teams from Boeing headquarters in the US and Indian defence ministry officials, were for the “direct commercial sale” (DCS) part of the contracts. This includes the entire Chinook helicopter, and the flying portion of the Apache (less engines), as well as logistic support, spares and services.

The purchase of the Apache weaponry and radar was signed separately as a “foreign military sale” (FMS) purchase by the Indian defence ministry, which signed a “letter of agreement” (LoA) to this effect with the Pentagon. The FMS portion of the sale includes munitions, training, aircraft certification, and components like engines, electro-optical sensors and the radar.

“Contracts for purchase of 15 #Chinook and 22 #Apache Helicopters signed”, tweeted defence ministry spokesperson, Sitanshu Kar, late on Monday evening. He did not release further details.

The value of the deal for both helicopters, including DCS and FMS portions of the sale, is approximately $3 billion.

According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.

Both helicopters will be delivered in fly-away condition, i.e. fully-built and ready for operations. Since Boeing is committed to a 30 per cent offset liability, there may be some portions that are built in India.

Already, Indian companies are involved in the building of the Chinook. Bangalore-based Dynamatics Technologies builds the aft pylon and cargo ramps for the Chinook’s global supply chain.

Boeing sources say that additional Indian vendors are being scouted for building more components.

This contract will further consolidate the US position as India’s second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia.

The Apache AH-64E is the world’s most fearsome attack helicopters. It is armed with anti-tank missiles, rockets and a chain gun that fires 625 rounds per minute that can rip apart and armoured vehicles. The Apache has flown close to a million mission hours in conflicts from the First Gulf War in 1991 to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Similarly, the Chinook, which first flew in the Vietnam War, but has continuously evolved in design, is one of the world’s most well-reputed heavy lift helicopters. It is capable of underslinging and lifting a light 155 millimetre howitzer to support troops in high altitudes of up to 15,000 feet.

 

[NKVD]

 

[Ind4Ever]

India, US sign $3-bn contract for Apache, Chinook helicopters
This contract will further consolidate the US position as India's second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia
Ajai Shukla | New Delhi September 28, 2015 Last Updated at 20:29 IST

251

A Chinook helicopter

• ALSO READ
  Indian attack helicopter crosses crucial hurdle Air India may opt for longer range Boeing 787 planes India's light combat helicopter completes crucial trials HAL-Turbomeca sign JV in Paris for Rs 200-crore MRO facility for helicopter engines Boeing open to investing in India, expands research centre

On Monday in New Delhi, US and Indian officials signed two contracts for the purchase by the Indian Air Force (IAF) of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, and 15 CH-47F Chinook multi-mission heavy lift helicopters.

Two of the contracts, which were signed in the afternoon between teams from Boeing headquarters in the US and Indian defence ministry officials, were for the “direct commercial sale” (DCS) part of the contracts. This includes the entire Chinook helicopter, and the flying portion of the Apache (less engines), as well as logistic support, spares and services.

The purchase of the Apache weaponry and radar was signed separately as a “foreign military sale” (FMS) purchase by the Indian defence ministry, which signed a “letter of agreement” (LoA) to this effect with the Pentagon. The FMS portion of the sale includes munitions, training, aircraft certification, and components like engines, electro-optical sensors and the radar.

“Contracts for purchase of 15 #Chinook and 22 #Apache Helicopters signed”, tweeted defence ministry spokesperson, Sitanshu Kar, late on Monday evening. He did not release further details.

The value of the deal for both helicopters, including DCS and FMS portions of the sale, is approximately $3 billion.

According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.

Both helicopters will be delivered in fly-away condition, i.e. fully-built and ready for operations. Since Boeing is committed to a 30 per cent offset liability, there may be some portions that are built in India.

Already, Indian companies are involved in the building of the Chinook. Bangalore-based Dynamatics Technologies builds the aft pylon and cargo ramps for the Chinook’s global supply chain.

Boeing sources say that additional Indian vendors are being scouted for building more components.

This contract will further consolidate the US position as India’s second-biggest arms supplier, behind only Russia.

The Apache AH-64E is the world’s most fearsome attack helicopters. It is armed with anti-tank missiles, rockets and a chain gun that fires 625 rounds per minute that can rip apart and armoured vehicles. The Apache has flown close to a million mission hours in conflicts from the First Gulf War in 1991 to Afghanistan and Iraq.

Similarly, the Chinook, which first flew in the Vietnam War, but has continuously evolved in design, is one of the world’s most well-reputed heavy lift helicopters. It is capable of underslinging and lifting a light 155 millimetre howitzer to support troops in high altitudes of up to 15,000 feet.

According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.

By 2019 all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook will be delivered....

 

[$@rJen]

According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.

By 2019 all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook will be delivered....

And by 2017 we'll see another contract for Apaches..

 

[Rau]

According to the contract signed, Boeing will start delivering the Chinook and Apache helicopters 36 months from today. The entire delivery is to be completed in 48 months from the signing of the contract.

By 2019 all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook will be delivered....

that's quite fast track delivery....Kal se naye thread chalu ho gayenge how to counter Indian Apache...

 

[Ind4Ever]

If 30% offset get formulated and additional few parts gets underway in Make In India initiatives we would expect more follow on with more offsets by 2018-19 ? ...

With our new in house dedicated Helicopter manufacturing base soon to be operational to deliver 30 LCH and 30 Rudra per year simultaneously IAF will be largest operator of attack helicopters in no time. Most potent Airforce in the region.
. God show mercy on our enemies with bad intent. But we should also be alert by this time both our enemies would plan for early assault. Their best time to attack.

And by 2017 we'll see another contract for Apaches..

Any official links for this? I am aware of Apache helicopters planned for Army Aviation wing. Which will be quite larger than IAF Apache fleet. But not sure about Chinook.

 

[sathya]

August 27 - Gslv launch -
September 31- apache & chinook -

August 31. - Rafale deal -
August end - Agni 4 user trial -
September - nirbhay launch -
September - SP2 LCA launch -
October - RLVTD trial -
November - air bhramos -

two over, rest to follow..

 

[NKVD]

Soon the Kashmiri Mofo's Will Face the Wrath of This Beast Like Taliban

 

[Ind4Ever]

that's quite fast track delivery....Kal se naye thread chalu ho gayenge how to counter Indian Apache...

Apache will be used along with many other ground asserts with anti aircraft missiles and tripleA guns as well other than covert operations and wartime special mission needs

August 27 - Gslv launch -
September 31- apache & chinook -

August 31. - Rafale deal -
August end - Agni 4 user trial -
September - nirbhay launch -
September - SP2 LCA launch -
October - RLVTD trial -
November - air bhramos -

two over, rest to follow..

Except Bramos A we would expect all to be completed as planned before December

 

[karan.1970]

But when we are getting these???

If speed of C130 delivery is anything to go by, within 12-24 months

 

[Skillrex]

Awesome news.. what sweetens the this deal is that US respects time.. i am sure they will deliver it on ekdum pakka time..

 

[$@rJen]

Any official links for this? I am aware of Apache helicopters planned for Army Aviation wing. Which will be quite larger than IAF Apache fleet. But not sure about Chinook.

No Official Link But there's a follow-on order for 39 Apaches... now that's defiantly going to Army.. before the entire fleet is built and handed over to India, Mods have to sign this deal in order to reduce the costs.. Once IAF gets the helis along with iaf, army's air wing pilots will also be trained.