The US has approved the sale of dozens of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, 7,650 APKWS=II smart bomb kits and thousands of AGM-114R2 Hellfire, AGM-179A JAGM, Stinger missiles worth $12bn to Poland

The US Congress will consider the sale of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, ammunition and equipment to Poland. The potential deal has been approved by the US State Department.

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The Polish government wants to purchase up to 96 modernised AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The potential deal also includes dozens of radars, 210 T700-GE-701D engines (192 + 18 spare) and related equipment.

Of separate note is the armament. Together with the AH-64E Apache, Poland plans to receive dozens of sets of equipment for creating smart aerial bombs, as well as air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. In particular, we are talking about the following items:

• 7650 WGU-59/B APKWS=II;
• 508 Stinger 92K Block I;
• 460 AGM-179A Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM);
• 96 M36E8 Hellfire (training missiles);
• 1,844 AGM-114R2 Hellfire.

The amount of the potential contract is estimated at $12bn. The US Congress has 30 days to consider the deal and approve or reject it. It is possible that the agreement will be amended.

Source: DSCA