To replace the current version by the end of the decade.
British Army wants AH-64E Apache before end of decade - IHS Jane's 360
Why do I just get the feeling that UK PLC will end up refurbishing and updating as we normally do.
They also want a new cheaper training Helicopter.
Speaking at the IQPC International Military Helicopter conference in London, Brigadier Neil Sexton revealed that with helicopters accounting for nearly half of the army's running costs, a cheaper training solution is being sought.
He said that "45% of the army's running cost bill [is] taken up by helicopters. We have to reduce those costs to a minimum, and [the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is] looking at surrogate training".
Hmmmm... sounds like you push for and say you want your own autonomous Airpower, then realise it's sucking your budget dry...
UK considers 'surrogate' helicopters to reduce pilot training costs - IHS Jane's 360
These would need to be equipped with a similar human-machine interface as the operational helicopter type, enabling the pilot to transition seamlessly from one to another..
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