Helicopters

Australia is weighing a significant military decision: transferring its fleet of retiring Airbus Tiger attack helicopters to Ukraine. According to reporting from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on December 3, 2025, discussions between Canberra and Kyiv are underway as the Australian Army transitions to Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters. Ukraine formally requested the Tiger transfer as Australia prepares to retire its 22-aircraft fleet. The Tigers, which entered service in the mid-2000s, are scheduled for retirement in 2028, though that timeline could accelerate with the Apache transition already underway. No final decision has been made, and any transfer would be handled separately from Australia’s newly announced military assistance initiatives.

Poland’s Ministry of National Defence has completed a transformative $4.7 billion acquisition of 96 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from Boeing, establishing a historic milestone for the aircraft program. This Foreign Military Sales contract represents the largest Apache order ever placed by a non-US customer, underscoring Poland’s commitment to modernizing its defense infrastructure amid evolving regional security dynamics. The AH-64E Apache Guardian is the latest evolution of the Apache platform, featuring enhanced engines and advanced composite rotor blades that deliver superior combat performance. Boeing’s Vice President of Attack Helicopter Programs, Christina Upah, emphasized the significance of the partnership: “This order enables Boeing to help create one of the largest and most formidable Apache fleets that the world has ever seen, while enhancing Poland’s defense capabilities.”