Boeing Secures multi-billion Contract for new AH-64E Apaches
The United States Army has awarded a $4.68 billion contract to Boeing for the production of new AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and a wide range of associated components, spares, and accessories.
According to the contract announcement, dated Nov. 25, 2025, “The Boeing Co., Mesa, Arizona, was awarded a $4,685,369,804 firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of new build Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, Longbow crew trainers, and associated components, spares, and accessories.” The document states that work will be carried out in Mesa, Arizona, through May 30, 2032.
The contract includes Foreign Military Sales (FMS) funding from three partner nations. The announcement specifies: “Fiscal 2010 Foreign Military Sales (Poland, Egypt, and Kuwait) funds in the amount of $2,295,831,204 were obligated at the time of the award.”
The contracting activity is the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The listing identifies the contract number as W58RGZ-26-C-0002 and notes that the program will extend over several years, covering production, integration, testing, and delivery of airframes and training systems.
The AH-64E is the Army’s newest and most advanced version of the Apache attack helicopter. While the provided announcement contains no technical description, the platform is known for its digital architecture, improved sensors, upgraded engines, and enhanced ability to operate with unmanned aircraft systems. The Longbow crew trainers included in the contract support pilot instruction and operational readiness for crews transitioning to or maintaining proficiency on the AH-64E.
The Foreign Military Sales component underscores the continued demand for the Apache among U.S. partners. According to the award notice, Poland, Egypt, and Kuwait are among the participating nations providing funding for the multi-year effort. The document specifies that FMS funds were obligated at the time of award but does not include further details on the distribution or delivery schedule for each country.
The announcement did not include a breakdown of quantities or specific delivery increments for the AH-64E or the Longbow crew trainers. No additional narrative or service commentary was included beyond the contractual language.