FLASH INFO: Boeing wins $4.7B deal to build 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Poland.

U.S. company Boeing will produce 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces under a nearly 4.7 billion dollar contract awarded by the U.S. Army. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028, marking the largest Apache order ever placed outside the United States.

U.S. company Boeing confirmed on November 26, 2025, that it will manufacture 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for Poland under a contract valued at close to 4.7 billion dollars and awarded by the U.S. Army. Company officials said deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028, positioning Poland to field the largest Apache fleet ever ordered by a U.S. ally. The agreement boosts activity on the Apache production line and anchors Poland’s long-term aviation modernization strategy.
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The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the U.S. Army’s most advanced attack helicopter, featuring enhanced sensors, upgraded engines, and precision strike capabilities designed for high-intensity joint operations and deep-attack missions. (Picture source: U.S. Department of War)

This strategic acquisition represents the cornerstone of Poland’s long-planned KRUK program, designed to replace its aging Soviet-era Mi-24 gunships with a cutting-edge Western attack helicopter. The scale and speed of this deal position Poland to become the second-largest Apache operator in the world, after the U.S. Army, signaling a major boost in NATO's eastern defense posture. The agreement, first framed under a Letter of Offer and Acceptance signed in August 2024, now formally enters the production phase under the U.S. Army contracting authority.

As part of this comprehensive package, the Polish Ministry of National Defence will receive not only the AH-64E aircraft but also a full ecosystem of operational support, including pilot and maintenance crew training, ground handling equipment, spare parts, and advanced sustainment infrastructure. Boeing revealed that the industrial cooperation component of the deal includes plans to establish a composite materials lab and logistics hub in Poland, which could serve as a regional maintenance and upgrade center for other NATO Apache users.

The AH-64E variant, also known as the Guardian, is the most advanced configuration of the Apache platform. It integrates upgraded General Electric T700-GE-701D engines, advanced digital connectivity, improved night-vision systems, and full compatibility with the Longbow fire control radar and precision weapons such as AGM-114R Hellfire and Hydra 70 rockets. With its high survivability, digital architecture, and real-time data-sharing capabilities, the Apache E-model is optimized for deep-strike missions, close air support, and joint-force networked operations.

Boeing’s announcement followed a separate Pentagon disclosure on November 25, 2025, confirming two major defense contracts awarded to the company totaling over $7 billion. In addition to the $4.7 billion Apache agreement, Boeing also secured a $2.4 billion U.S. Air Force contract for Lot 12 Production Aircraft, along with associated subscriptions and digital licenses. This signals strong momentum for Boeing's defense production lines, which have already delivered new AH-64E units to allied customers this year, including the Royal Moroccan Air Force, the Indian Army, and the Australian Army.

Poland’s order comes amid rising regional tensions and a renewed emphasis on strengthening NATO's eastern defenses. With Russian aggression persisting in Ukraine and Belarus intensifying its joint exercises with Moscow, Warsaw has accelerated defense modernization efforts across all domains. The arrival of the Apache fleet by 2028 will give Poland a decisive edge in rotary-wing firepower and interoperability with U.S. and allied forces, particularly in combined arms operations under NATO command.

In a statement, Boeing’s Vice President for Attack Helicopter Programs Kathleen Jolivette emphasized the strategic partnership with Poland, noting that “this agreement reinforces the long-term relationship between Boeing, the U.S. Army, and one of NATO’s most pivotal frontline allies.” She added that the company is committed to timely delivery and seamless integration into Poland’s military architecture.

This record-setting acquisition not only transforms Poland’s battlefield capabilities but also cements its role as a leading NATO contributor. As the Apache program continues to expand across Europe, this contract underscores the growing reliance on U.S. aerospace systems to anchor allied deterrence strategies in an evolving security landscape.