BLUF
Australia has received its first two AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at RAAF Base Townsville, marking a major leap in Army aviation capability, local industry participation, and sovereign defence readiness across Northern Australia.Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the strategic and industrial significance of the AH-64E Apache acquisition for Australia’s sovereign defence capability.
- Examine how local industry involvement strengthens sustainment, workforce development, and regional defence infrastructure.
- Analyse the Apache’s role in enhancing Army–Air Force interoperability and future ADF littoral manoeuvre operations.
