Apache Advanced Attack Helicopter (AH-64)
Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 158
- Short name
- APACHE (AH-64A)
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition status
- Transitioned or restructured
- Lead component
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1,870
- Contract obligations
- $5,782,422,699 Since fiscal year 2004
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | -$14,200 |
| FY2024 | -$2,524,631 |
| FY2023 | -$19,873 |
| FY2022 | -$12,979,402 |
| FY2021 | -$12,633,485 |
| FY2020 | -$17,492,496 |
| FY2019 | -$11,285,404 |
| FY2018 | $17,635,345 |
| FY2017 | $16,475,188 |
| FY2016 | $72,180,936 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Boeing Company | $1,778,965,057 | |
| 2 | Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Company | $1,090,991,751 | |
| 3 | The Boeing Company | $793,195,880 | |
| 4 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | $611,523,083 | |
| 5 | Dyncorp International LLC | $156,508,864 | |
| 6 | Science And Engineering Services, LLC | $138,457,342 | |
| 7 | Elbitamerica, Inc. | $133,527,243 | |
| 8 | Tyonek Services Corporation | $101,531,197 | |
| 9 | PCX Aerosystems-Manchester, LLC | $98,083,975 | |
| 10 | PCX Aerostructures, LLC | $79,943,239 |
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Contract awards
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About this program
The Apache Advanced Attack Helicopter (AH-64) program is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) managed by the U.S. Department of Defense under the Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program encompasses the development, procurement, and sustainment of the AH-64 Apache attack helicopter platform. As evidenced by the contract data, this acquisition program involves extensive logistics support, component manufacturing, technical engineering services, and systems integration efforts to maintain and upgrade the Apache fleet.
The contract awards associated with this program range from small purchases of individual components valued at under $1,000 to major system sustainment contracts exceeding $100 million. Typical contract durations span from immediate delivery to multi-year performance periods up to 5 years. Primary contracting activities include the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Major contractors include L3Harris Technologies (communications systems), Boeing (aircraft systems), and various specialized manufacturers of critical components such as rotor assemblies, hydraulic systems, and electronic subsystems. While most awards are unrestricted, some contracts utilize Total Small Business and Competitive 8(a) set-asides. Contract types are predominantly Firm Fixed Price, with some Cost Plus Fixed Fee arrangements for engineering and technical support services. The work is performed at multiple locations throughout the United States, with significant activity at Army aviation facilities and contractor manufacturing sites.
Quick answers
What is APACHE (AH-64A)?
Apache Advanced Attack Helicopter (AH-64) (APACHE (AH-64A)) is a Major Defense Acquisition Program (MDAP) led by the Department of the Army. It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway. Its acquisition status is transitioned or restructured.
How much has APACHE (AH-64A) obligated on contracts?
1,870 contract awards are coded to APACHE (AH-64A), and their actions have obligated $5,782,422,699 since fiscal year 2004.
Who are the top contractors on APACHE (AH-64A)?
The contractors obligated the most on APACHE (AH-64A) contracts are The Boeing Company ($2,572,160,937 across 2 registrations), Mcdonnell Douglas Helicopter Company ($1,090,991,751) and Lockheed Martin Corporation ($611,523,083).
How much did APACHE (AH-64A) obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to APACHE (AH-64A) obligated -$14,200 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for APACHE (AH-64A)?
The latest contract award coded to APACHE (AH-64A) is W58RGZ22F0204, awarded to L3 Technologies, Inc. on February 25, 2022.
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