Apache helicopter

'Budget games': How Israel lost chance to purchase 12 Apache helicopters despite US support

Despite pressure from the IDF Chief of Staff and flexibility from the US Defense Department, Israel missed its place on the production line for an initial purchase of 12 advanced Apache helicopters.

A Dutch Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter takes part in a combat display during a press day for the military exercise Aurora 26 at the Revingehed training field outside Lund in Skane, Southern Sweden on April 29, 2026.
US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on May 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump meets with his Cabinet.

Trump vows 'total victory' over Iran, while US rescues Apache crew near Strait of Hormuz

A US Airmen A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft pilot assigned to the 75th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron sits in an A-10 at a base in the US Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 1, 2026.

US intensifies campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz, deploys A-10s, Apaches - report

Members of the US Army perform maintenance on a Boeing AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, scheduled to be used in the US Army's 250th Birthday Celebration and Parade, following landing on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, June 11, 2025.

US approves $3.8 billion sale of advanced Apache helicopters to Israel


After fatal crash, IDF Apache helicopters battle-ready once again

The crash killed Maj.(res.) David Zohar and seriously injured a 1st Lt., whose condition has since improved.

Israeli Apache helicopter lands at Ramon air base

Interim report confirms cracked blades not cause of IAF Apache crash

Sources close to the family of Maj. (res) David Zohar were quoted by Yediot Aharonot that said the family had rejected the conclusions of the report.

Israeli Apache helicopter lands at Ramon air base

Israel Air Force pilot laid to rest after deadly Apache crash

A preliminary investigation found pilots reported problems with the steering system of the tail rotor blades.

Israeli Apache helicopter lands at Ramon air base

Israel's Defense Minister declares war on Whatsapp rumors

Liberman claimed on Twitter that the rumors were “dangerous and inhumane," and said that he would, "utilize the full force of the law against whomever started the rumors.”

Avigdor Liberman