South Korea’s military is reviewing its plans to purchase an additional 36 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters from the United States amid growing concerns over the vulnerability of helicopters in modern warfare.  

The Republic of Korea Army already operates 36 AH-64E Apaches, which were ordered in 2013 and delivered between 2016 and 2017. It is in the process of phasing out its Bell AH-1S Cobra helicopters, inducted in 1976.  

In late August 2024, the US State Department gave its preliminary approval for a Foreign Military Sale of AH-64E Apache helicopters to South Korea, potentially doubling the size of the country’s fleet.  

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