TBAL Marks 400th Fuselage Milestone for AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited, has marked a significant milestone in India's growing role in global defence production. The company has rolled out its 400th fuselage for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from its advanced aerospace manufacturing facility in Hyderabad.
The TBAL facility uses robotics, automation, and advanced aerospace manufacturing technologies to produce Apache fuselage structures. This milestone is notable because the Indian-made fuselages are integrated into complete Apache helicopters supplied to customers worldwide, including the US Army and India's own Apache fleet.
India operates 22 AH-64E Apaches with the Indian Air Force, while the Indian Army has received its first six Apaches. The Apache is operated by 19 countries, with around 1,300 aircraft currently in service.