Editing Boeing AH-64 Apache (section)

===Egypt===
In 1995, the [[Egyptian Air Force]] placed an order for 36 AH-64As.<ref name="Bishop_p40-4"/> These Apaches were delivered with the same avionics as the U.S. fleet at that time, except for indigenous radio equipment.<ref>Bishop 2005, p. 42.</ref> In 2000, Boeing announced an order to remanufacture Egypt's Apache fleet to the AH-64D configuration,<ref>[http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2000/news_release_000925o.htm "Egypt to Upgrade 35 Apaches to AH-64D Configuration."] Boeing, 25 September 2000. {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910020249/http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/2000/news_release_000925o.htm |date=10 September 2013}}</ref> except for Longbow radar, which had been excluded by the U.S. government.<ref>Feldman 2004, p. 106.</ref> In 2009, Egypt requested a further 12 AH-64D Block IIs with Longbow radars through a FMS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defencetalk.com/sale-ah-64d-apache-longbow-helicopters-egypt-19278/ |title=AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters for Egypt |publisher=Defence Talk |date=29 May 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Egypt-Aims-to-Add-AH-64D-Block-II-Attack-Helicopters-05458/ |title=Egypt Aims to Add AH-64D Block II Attack Helicopters |website=Defense Industry Daily |date=28 May 2009}}</ref>

In August 2012, the Egyptian Armed Forces undertook a large-scale military operation to regain control of the [[Sinai Peninsula]] from armed militants. Air cover throughout the operation was provided by the Egyptian Air Force's Apaches, which reportedly destroyed three vehicles and killed at least 20 militants.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/08/world/africa/egypt-violence/index.html "Egypt launches airstrikes in Sinai after troop massacre."] CNN, 8 August 2012.</ref> Up to five Egyptian Apaches were temporarily stationed in the Sinai following an agreement between Egypt and Israel.<ref>Friedman, Ron. [http://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-allows-egypt-to-keep-attack-helicopters-in-sinai/ "Israel allows Egypt to keep attack helicopters in Sinai"]. ''Times of Israel'', 9 August 2012.</ref> In September 2015, an Egyptian Apache attacked a group of foreign tourists in the [[Western Desert (Egypt)|Western Desert]], killing 12 people and injuring 10. The AH-64s fired at the civilians with rockets and 30mm machine guns for several hours, even though survivors said they waved the white flag.<ref name=theguardian>{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/apr/01/egypt-military-tourist-attack-white-desert|title=Egypt killed tourists with US weapons. An American survivor wants justice|first=Ruth|last=Michaelson|date=2 April 2019|newspaper=The Guardian}}</ref> The Egyptian Interior Ministry stated that the group, whom were mistaken for militants, were in a restricted area.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-34241680 "Mexican tourists killed by Egyptian security forces"]. ''BBC News'', 14 September 2015.</ref> The tourists were reportedly accompanied by Egyptian police, and their vehicles were marked with logos of the tourist company.<ref name=theguardian/>

In November 2018, the U.S. Department of State approved the sale of ten AH-64Es and associated equipment to Egypt, valued at US$1 billion, pending the sale clearing Congress.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Egypt – AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters and Related Equipment and Support |url=http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/egypt-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-and-related-equipment-and-support |publisher=US Defense Security Cooperation Agency |date=27 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127222202/http://www.dsca.mil/major-arms-sales/egypt-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-and-related-equipment-and-support |archive-date=27 November 2018 |url-status=dead |access-date=27 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.defensenews.com/global/mideast-africa/2018/11/27/us-clears-apache-sales-for-egypt-missiles-for-qatar/ | title=US clears Apache sales for Egypt, missiles for Qatar | date=27 November 2018 }}</ref>

The Apache entered service with Egyptian Armed Services, and in the 2020s was being further upgraded.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hoyle |first=Craig |title=Lockheed gets sensor contract for Egyptian Apache upgrade |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/lockheed-gets-sensor-contract-for-egyptian-apache-upgrade/147175.article |date=2022-01-19 |access-date=2025-01-03 |website=Flight Global |language=en}}</ref>