# The US has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters to India for an estimated cost of USD 198.2 billion.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-19 · NDTV Profit*

## Key points

- The US approved a possible $198.2 billion Apache support sale to India.
- Boeing and Lockheed Martin will be principal contractors for India’s Apache sustainment support.
- India requested extended sustainment support for both Apache helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers.
- The M777 howitzer support package’s principal contractor will be BAE Systems based in Cumbria, UK.
- These proposed sales will occur under the US Foreign Military Sale channel.

**Companies:** Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, BAE Systems
**Countries:** United States, India, United Kingdom

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