The Indian Army Aviation Corps had been waiting for the first slot of three Apache helicopters since 2024, as they were originally planned to be delivered in May 2024. As part of an $800 million agreement signed with the United States in 2020, the Indian Army was to receive these six fighter helicopters.

The Army received final three AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, completing six-helicopter fleet for its 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Jodhpur