Boeing announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has awarded it a $2,728,234,918 contract for post‑production support services for the AH‑64 Apache attack helicopter fleet. The award, announced on January 2, 2026, covers sustainment and maintenance services through December 31, 2030, giving Boeing a predictable revenue stream for the next five years.
The contract comes at a time when Boeing’s Defense, Space & Security segment is rebuilding its financial footing. In the third quarter of 2025 the segment generated $6.9 billion in revenue, a 25% increase from the same period a year earlier, and posted an operating margin of 1.7%. The new support contract will add a significant portion of that revenue, helping to stabilize the segment’s earnings profile as the company works to recover from recent profitability challenges.
Strategically, the award reinforces Boeing’s position as the sole bidder for Apache sustainment, complementing a separate $4.7 billion contract for new AH‑64E helicopters awarded in November 2025. The dual contracts underscore the Pentagon’s focus on both production and long‑term readiness of the platform, and they position Boeing to capture a large share of the defense services market for a platform that has logged more than 5.3 million flight hours worldwide.
Financially, the five‑year support agreement is expected to generate steady cash flow that will support the Defense, Space & Security segment’s projected revenue growth to $25 billion for fiscal 2025. The contract’s value, combined with the earlier production award, signals a renewed confidence from the U.S. Army in Boeing’s sustainment capabilities and provides a foundation for future defense service opportunities.
The award highlights the broader Pentagon strategy of prioritizing sustainment and availability for key platforms. By securing this sole‑bid contract, Boeing strengthens its long‑term role in supporting the Army’s critical Apache fleet, positioning the company to benefit from continued demand for maintenance and upgrade services as the platform remains a cornerstone of U.S. and allied air assault operations.
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