Apache Helicopters: Induction ceremony begins

The US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters are being inducted into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot in Punjab today. The first four of the 22 helicopters were handed over to the air force by US aerospace major Boeing on July 27. The IAF is organising an induction ceremony of Apache AH-64E helicopters at the Pathankot air force station on September 3, Defence Spokesman Lt Col Devender Anand said. Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa will be the chief guest for the event, he said.