Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL) delivered its 400th “Made in India” fuselage for the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter from its Hyderabad facility on 7 September 2026. TBAL is a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), and it was established in 2016.
Apache Helicopter and Fuselage Manufacturing
The AH-64E Apache is an attack helicopter used by the armed forces of several countries, including the United States Army. A fuselage is the main body structure of an aircraft and houses the cockpit, avionics, and other systems. TBAL manufactures Apache fuselages in a 52,000-square-metre facility in Hyderabad using robotics and automation.
TBAL Facility and Production Milestones
The Hyderabad unit employs more than 750 engineers and technicians. TBAL delivered its first “Made in India” Apache fuselage on 1 June 2018. The company reached its 300th fuselage delivery on 10 February 2025, and the 400th fuselage was delivered in 2026.
Apache Fleet in India
India’s domestic Apache fleet includes 28 helicopters. The Indian Air Force operates 22 Apache helicopters, and the Indian Army received six Apache helicopters in 2025.
Important Facts for Exams
- The AH-64E Apache is an attack helicopter developed by Boeing.
- Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited is a joint venture of Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited.
- The Hyderabad facility of TBAL covers 52,000 square metres.
- Apache fuselages manufactured in India are supplied to global assembly lines, including aircraft for the United States Army.
Related Defence Manufacturing Facts
Tata Advanced Systems Limited signed a memorandum of understanding with the Raytheon-Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture for co-production of Javelin missiles in India. India’s aerospace manufacturing sector includes private-sector participation in aircraft structures, missile systems, and defence supply chains.
