Why is it in News?
→ Indian Army received the final batch of AH-64E Apache helicopters.
→ The induction strengthens India–US defence cooperation.
Important Points
- AH-64E Apache helicopters inducted into Indian Army Aviation Corps.
- Helicopters enhance attack and reconnaissance capability.
- Induction linked with India–US defence agreements.
- COMCASA enables secure encrypted communication.
- BECA enables sharing of high-end geospatial data.
- Cooperation under iCET framework.
- INDUS-X supports defence innovation collaboration.
- Projects include GE F414 engine co-production.
- Procurement of MQ-9B Predator drones mentioned.