The Pentagon has asked Congress to move $404 million in overseas contingency operations money to pay for 21 additional AH-64E Apache attack helicopters set to replace OH-58D Kiowa Warriors, according to new Defense Department documents. The DOD reprogramming request -- signed by Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCord on Sept. 8 and obtained by Insidedefense.com -- states that the 21 Apaches will replace 21 Kiowas "as the Apache now assumes the Armed Scout role previously filled by the Kiowa Warrior." The...
