Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) has delivered the first fuselage for six AH-64 Apache attack helicopters of the Indian Army from its facility here.

“This is a proud milestone and a testimony of our commitment towards ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ and the world-class manufacturing capabilities at our joint venture Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited in Hyderabad. The Apache will provide the Indian Army with a significant boost in capability just as the AH-64 has for the Indian Air Force,” Boeing India president Salil Gupte said in a release on Thursday.

Boeing had completed the deliveries of all 22 AH-64E Apache helicopters to the Indian Air Force in 2020, it said.

“Successful delivery of the first fuselage for Boeing AH-64 Apache combat helicopters for Indian Army is the result of the hard work and seamless collaboration of the teams at TBAL, India. This delivery also positions TBAL and India as an important manufacturing base in overall Boeing operations,” said Sukaran Singh, managing director and chief executive officer, Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL).

TBAL’s 14,000 sq. m. facility, in addition to being a global sole source supplier for Apache fuselages, produces complex aero-structures for Boeing 737 and 777 models, it said.

The joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced systems Limited (TASL) employs over 900 engineers and technicians and utilises cutting-edge robotics, automation and advanced aerospace concepts in its manufacturing processes, the release added.