LONDON: Israel on Wednesday signed a deal with the US to acquire 12 twin-turboshaft attack helicopters, according to Israeli media. Under the deal, Israel’s Defense Ministry will acquire 12 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, with deliveries expected to begin in the early 2030s, the Times of Israel reported. The agreement followed the Israeli government’s transfer of 1 billion shekels, or about $322.8 million, to the Defense Ministry. The helicopters will be the “Echo” variant, which the mi

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