Indonesia has started training pilots to fly the Apache AH-64E, the combat helicopters that were bought from the United States. The helicopters are slated for delivery in 2017.
Indonesia had bought eight Apache helicopters of the type AH-64E from the United States as part of the program to strengthen the nations primary weapons defense system.The United States will lend a few Apache helicopters to train the Indonesian pilots.
Half of the Apache helicopters that were bought would be placed in Natuna Islands, while the others will be stationed in Jakarta.