Rotorcraft
First AH-64E Apache Guardian for the Netherlands
The Koninjklijke Luchtmacht’s Apache fleet is being overhauled with the delivery of remanufactured AH-64Ds.
Q-31, the first AH-64E for the KLu, is seen at Mesa during the October 25 handover ceremony. (Photo: Boeing)
Q-31, the first AH-64E for the KLu, is seen at Mesa during the October 25 handover ceremony. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing has handed over the first AH-64E Version 6 Apache Guardian to the Koninklijke Luchtmacht (KLu, Royal Netherlands Air Force) at the company’s Mesa, Arizona factory. The Netherlands has 28 on order, with the last due for delivery in 2025. Rather than being completely new-build helicopters, the Dutch AH-64Es are remanufactured from the surviving AH-64D fleet.