GE Aerospace has secured a new three-year support contract for the engines powering the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.
GE Aerospace has secured a new three-year support contract for the engines powering the British Army’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopter fleet.
The agreement, awarded by Boeing Defence UK, covers continued support for the T700-GE-T701D engines used on the helicopters.
Under the deal, GE Aerospace will provide logistics management, technical support, repair services, and on-site assistance at Wattisham Flying Station in Suffolk.
Maintenance and repair work for engines and line-replaceable units will be handled through StandardAero’s facility in Gosport.
The contract is part of a performance-based logistics arrangement designed to improve fleet readiness and availability. GE Aerospace said it will station a field service representative to support day-to-day operations and maintenance requirements for the Apache fleet.
GE’s T700 engine family has been widely used across military helicopter fleets worldwide for decades, powering aircraft involved in transport, rescue, maritime patrol, and combat missions. According to the company, more than 25,000 T700 engines have been produced globally.
UK Apache Fleet Upgrades
Britain operates the AH-64E Apache Guardian as part of a broader modernization effort for the army air corps. The helicopters replaced the older Apache AH Mk1 fleet and are intended to improve long-range strike, reconnaissance, and battlefield coordination capabilities.
In May, the UK Ministry of Defence shortlisted Anduril UK, BAE Systems, Tekever, and Thales to develop drones designed to operate alongside Apache helicopters under the 10-million-pound ($13.3 million) Project NYX program.
Earlier, in April, the country awarded Boeing Defence UK an 879-million-pound ($1.2 billion) contract for long-term Apache helicopter support, covering maintenance, logistics, technical services, and training for aircrews and ground personnel.
