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U.S. Army Develops Apache ‘Version 6’ Update
Technology insertions by 2018 will improve the AH-64E’s fire-control radar, increase interoperability with unmanned aircraft.
The Version 6 upgrades for the Apache attack helicopter will largely be made through software.
The Version 6 upgrades for the Apache attack helicopter will largely be made through software.

The U.S. Army is developing a Version 6 update of the Boeing AH-64E Apache that by 2018 will enhance its fire-control radar, expand its ability to communicate with unmanned aircraft and soldiers on the ground, and increase onboard processing speeds. The work was underway as the service sought approval for its first multi-year procurement of the fearsome attack helicopter.