Poland intends to independently maintain and repair AH-64E Apache attack helicopters of the Polish Air Force

Poland intends to independently maintain some elements of the American AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which will soon enter service with the Polish Air Force. The day before, the Polish Ministry of National Defense signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin.

On Monday, September 25, 2023, at the Boeing plant in Mesa, Arizona, USA, an offset agreement was signed between the Polish military department and the American company Lockheed Martin, providing for the deployment of service centers for AH-64E Apache attack helicopters at Polish enterprises.

As stated by Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, this agreement will allow for the support, repair and maintenance of key components of Apache helicopters in service with the Polish army. In particular, Longbow radars and Hellfire missile guidance systems are planned to be serviced at the Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 1 aircraft factory in Lodz.

Last September, Warsaw announced plans to purchase 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which should replace the “aging fleet” of Mi-24 combat helicopters in the military. Soviet helicopters being withdrawn from service should go to Ukraine.

Poland has not yet concluded a contract for the purchase of American helicopters, planning to do so by the end of this year, but the US State Department has already approved the possible sale of helicopters to the Polish military department. According to reports, the United States plans to supply Warsaw with 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, 1844 Hellfire missiles, 460 AGM-179A missiles, 210 aviation T700-GE 701d engines (192 installed, 18 spare), night vision devices for pilots, communication systems, simulators, etc.

In addition, the United States will provide the Polish Air Force with temporary use of eight AH-64 Apache helicopters from its own Air Force for training until new ones begin to arrive.

Comments

[rocket757]

These are savings or the same expenses, only at the other end.
Everything that is spent on weapons, the army, and for the benefit of our own economy is only partially used and there is always a burden on the state budget, this is an immutable fact.

[Nexcom]

At one time, Poland also refused to service engines for the Il-62 in the USSR and began to carry out their own repairs and maintenance. The result was two plane crashes. History teaches them nothing..... Unless at the official level they begin to serve as expected, but just the location - Poland.

PS, of course, the Poles then blamed the design bureau, the design and quality of the engine materials, etc., although there was an official letter from the engine manufacturer’s design bureau that no one would give any guarantees against failure after such a home-made repair in Poland, and the operation of such engines is at risk and the risk of the Poles......

[rotmistr60]

Poland has not yet concluded a contract for the purchase of American helicopters

And I already have time for maintenance and repairs on my territory. Are you preparing your sleigh for the summer?

[Nexcom]

Mechanical technicians will probably be trained in the USA. Or some kind in Europe.
They will probably open service and repair centers first, and then they will purchase the thread.

[Rumata]

Quote: Nexcom

Mechanical technicians will probably be trained in the USA. Or some kind in Europe.

Why such difficulties? It is easier to send specialists who will train the staff on site and, after exams, will give them permission to work independently on the equipment.
They also certify local fuel and power plants.

[bear cub]

Complete madness. $35 million for a helicopter. For this amount of money you can buy almost 30 F-35s, and their value on the battlefield is incomparable. England is much richer and has 60 AH64. The hyena has already gone completely crazy, stands in front of the mirror and paints herself with stripes and stars.

[Rumata]

More precisely, it will be the same Lockheed Martin who will perform maintenance and minor repairs and carry out regulations using certified Polish fuel cells, which does not exclude the participation of local representatives of the company and major repairs at Lockheed Martin itself. This is common practice. Driving cars thousands of kilometers each time for maintenance is insanity.

[bambr731]

Poland intends to independently maintain some elements of the American AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, which will soon enter service with the Polish Air Force.

Self-service some elements, what are these elements? Should you wash the wheels?