Indian Army Aviation Corps has established its first Apache Attack Hel

Indian Army Aviation Corps has established its first Apache Attack Helicopter unit at which one of the following places ?

Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Pune, Maharashtra
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
This question was previously asked in
UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
The correct answer is Jodhpur, Rajasthan (A).
The Indian Army is raising its own fleet of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The first squadron for the Army Aviation Corps was established at Jodhpur, Rajasthan. This location is strategically important for operations, particularly towards the western borders.
The Indian Air Force already operates Apache helicopters, but the Army acquiring its own fleet marks a significant enhancement of its combat capabilities, providing dedicated aerial fire support and reconnaissance assets directly under Army command. Jodhpur serves as a key airbase in the western sector.