Boeing to Build 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters for Poland

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) won a Foreign Military Sales contract to build 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Polish Armed Forces in a deal valued at nearly $4.7 billion. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028. Poland will become the 19th global Apache operator and will field the largest Apache fleet outside the United States; it currently leases eight aircraft from the U.S. Army.

The agreement includes an offset with local industry for maintenance and support, training programs, and a composite laboratory. Boeing noted more than 1,300 Apaches operate worldwide and cited recent deliveries to Australia, India and Morocco.

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• Foreign Military Sales contract valued at nearly $4.7 billion
• Order for 96 AH-64E — largest non-U.S. Apache fleet
• Deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028
• Offset agreement includes local maintenance, training and composite lab

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Defense Industry Analyst

Boeing won a sizable FMS award to deliver 96 AH-64E helicopters to Poland for nearly $4.7 billion, with deliveries starting in 2028.

Boeing will build 96 AH-64E Apaches under a U.S. Army Foreign Military Sales contract valued at nearly $4.7 billion. The order makes Poland the 19th Apache operator and the largest non‑U.S. fleet, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028 and initial training already underway.

The business mechanism is straightforward: a government‑to‑government FMS award funds production, sustainment and local offsets, and Boeing will supply airframes, training and support. Key dependencies include on‑time production at the Mesa facility, certification and integration of any Poland‑specific systems, and successful transfer of maintenance capability under the offset agreement.

Risks include schedule slips, integration costs tied to local industry workshare, and sustainment burdens as fleet size grows; execution of the offset program will materially affect local content and lifecycle support. Watch delivery milestones beginning in 2028, progress on the offset and training programs, and any formal notices or schedule updates from the U.S. Army or Boeing over the next 24–36 months.

-  Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028
-  Poland is the 19th global operator of the Apache, and will have the largest fleet outside of the U.S.

MESA, Ariz., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a Foreign Military Sales contract awarded by the U.S. Army valued at nearly $4.7 billion. Poland's order represents the largest number of Apache aircraft ordered outside of the United States in the program's history.

With deliveries expected to begin in 2028, the Polish Ministry of National Defence (MND) is already training pilots and maintainers on the attack helicopter. The MND currently leases eight aircraft from the U.S. Army.

"This important 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. "Working closely with the Polish Armed Forces, we're focused on disciplined execution to help enhance Poland's defense capabilities and keep up with the strong demand for the most advanced attack helicopter."

Through an offset agreement announced last year between Boeing and the Polish MND, local industry will play a key role in performing maintenance and support of the Apache fleet. Boeing will also establish training programs and help develop a composite laboratory.

Boeing recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Apache's first flight at its Mesa production facility. Today's E-model Apache has evolved to become the most proven, advanced configuration that brings unmatched lethality, survivability, connectivity and interoperability to the battlefield. In recent months, Boeing has delivered new Apaches to customers around the world, including the Australian Army, Indian Army and Royal Moroccan Air Force. Poland is the 19^th global operator.

There are currently more than 1,300 Apaches operating worldwide, with sustainment and training support provided by Boeing Global Services.

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FAQ

How many AH-64E Apache helicopters did Boeing (BA) agree to build for Poland on November 26, 2025?

Boeing will build 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters for Poland under the announced contract.

What is the value of the Boeing (BA) contract to supply 96 Apaches to Poland?

The Foreign Military Sales contract is valued at nearly $4.7 billion.

When are deliveries of the 96 AH-64E Apaches for Poland expected to begin?

Deliveries are expected to begin in 2028.

Will Poland receive local maintenance and training as part of Boeing's (BA) Apache deal?

Yes; the agreement includes an offset for local industry to perform maintenance, plus training programs and a composite laboratory.

How will Poland’s Apache fleet size compare internationally after the Boeing (BA) order?

Poland will be the largest Apache fleet outside the United States and the 19th global operator.

How many Apaches are operating worldwide according to Boeing's November 26, 2025 announcement?

Boeing stated there are more than 1,300 Apaches operating worldwide.