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Historic Military Milestone Dutch Apaches Now Armed with Cutting‑Edge AGM‑179A Missiles

Historic Military Milestone: Dutch Apaches Now Armed with Cutting‑Edge AGM‑179A Missiles

On June 12, 2025, the Netherlands became the first foreign operator to equip AH‑64E Apaches with the advanced AGM‑179A JAGM missile system. With 296 rounds approved in a $215 million U.S. Foreign Military Sale, this move modernizes Dutch airpower, enhances NATO interoperability, and enables precision strikes under all conditions. This next-gen upgrade marks a new era of smart defense capabilities for European allies.

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