Britain's Fleet Of Apache Helicopters May Be Scrapped

The British Army's fleet of Apache attack helicopters could be cut back or even scrapped outright, defence sources have admitted

Britain's 66 Apache Helicopter Gunships Could Become Redundant After America Opts For An Updated Model -- Daily Mail

* Britain's AH-64D helicopters face becoming redundant because the U.S. has decided to stop using it
* It means technical support for the British fleet will be withdrawn in 2017

Britain's American-made Apache attack helicopters could be cut back or even scrapped outright because the U.S. is set to upgrade it's fleet.

The Army has used Apache gunships since 2001, seeing action in Afghanistan - where current pilots include Prince Harry and in Libya.

Despite the helicopters' successes on the frontline, defence sources suggested that the Army Air Corps fleet of 66 Apaches could eventually be cut to around 50 aircraft fit for operations.

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Update #1: British Army's fleet of Apache helicopters 'could be scrapped' -- The Telegraph
Update #2: Army's Apache fleet faces cuts -- AFP

My Comment: And let me guess .... the British do not have the money to get the 'updated' version .... so I guess more cuts are coming down the pipeline.