# The transaction carries an estimated cost of $198.2 million.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-18 · Devdiscourse*

## Key points

- The U.S. approved a potential $198.2 million sale of Apache helicopter support to India.
- Boeing and Lockheed Martin will act as principal contractors in this defense deal.
- The sale aims to enhance India's military preparedness and maintain its air capabilities.
- This deal may strengthen U.S.-India defense and technology cooperation moving forward.

**Companies:** Boeing, Lockheed Martin
**Countries:** United States, India

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