Israel's Ministry of Defense says the U.S. and Israel signed an agreement to purchase 12 "Apache" helicopters.

The Israeli Ministry of Defense announced that Israel has officially signed an agreement with the United States to procure 12 "Apache" attack helicopters for the Israeli Air Force. Under the agreement, the U.S. company Boeing will supply 12 AH-64E "Apache" helicopters to the Israeli Air Force. The Israeli Ministry of Defense stated that this batch of helicopters is the latest and most advanced "E-type" model.