On 22 June 2026 the United States notified a proposed Foreign Military Sale to India for sustainment support services for AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, with an estimated value of USD 482.2 million.
FMS Notification
- Notifying agency: Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) published the notice in the Federal Register on 17 June 2026.
- Congress timeline: US Department of State informed US Congress on 18 May 2026 as part of statutory notification procedures.
Package Value & Scope
- Total value: USD 482.2 million (proposed sustainment package).
- AH-64E sustainment: USD 198.2 million for engineering, technical and logistics support, spares and personnel training.
- M777A2 sustainment: USD 230 million for spares, repair services, training and technical assistance.
Principal Contractors
- Apache programme: Boeing Company and Lockheed Martin named as principal contractors.
- M777 programme: BAE Systems (Cumbria, UK) identified as principal contractor.
Systems: Key Technical Facts
- AH-64E Apache: Attack helicopter variant with upgraded engines, networked avionics, advanced sensors; armament includes AGM‑114 Hellfire and 30mm M230 chain gun.
- M777A2 Howitzer: 155 mm towed ultra‑light howitzer (~4,200 kg), titanium construction for air transportability and mountain operations.
IASPOINT Booster Facts
- FMS programme: US government‑to‑government sales administered by DSCA under Arms Export Control Act procedures.
- Federal Register: Official US government publication for formal notices including DSCA FMS announcements.