Boeing announced a $4.685 billion Foreign Military Sales contract to deliver 96 AH‑64E Apache attack helicopters to the Polish Armed Forces. The order, awarded by the U.S. Army on November 25 and confirmed by Boeing on November 26, will begin production in 2028 and is scheduled for completion on May 30, 2032.
Poland will become the largest non‑U.S. operator of the Apache and the 19th global operator. The contract is part of a multi‑nation package that also includes Egypt and Kuwait; the Polish portion represents the majority of the $4.685 billion value. An offset agreement will involve Polish industry in maintenance, upgrades, and training, creating a domestic composite laboratory and fostering local expertise.
The deal adds a significant order to Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security (BDS) segment backlog, which stood at $76 billion at the end of Q3 FY25, 20% of which is from international customers. In Q3 FY25, BDS revenue rose 25% year‑over‑year to $6.9 billion, and the segment returned to operating profit with a 1.7% margin, after posting a $2.38 billion loss in Q3 FY24.
"This agreement allows us to begin building one of the largest and most formidable Apache fleets that the world has ever seen," said Christina Upah, Vice President of Boeing’s Attack Helicopter Programs. The contract signals strong demand for advanced attack helicopters in Europe and reinforces Boeing’s position in the global Apache market.
Poland’s acquisition aligns with its broader modernization program, which includes F‑35 fighter jets and Patriot missile systems, and reflects heightened security concerns following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Apache fleet will enhance interoperability with NATO forces and provide Poland with a high‑performance platform to replace aging Soviet‑era helicopters.
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