U.S. Army Awards Boeing $324 Million Contract for Six CH-47F Block II Chinook Helicopters

US Army signs Lot 6 deal for next production batch of CH-47F Block II Chinooks

The US Army has placed a Lot 6 production contract for six more Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks, taking its total orders for the enhanced model to 24 examples. Valued at $324 million, the latest award was announced by the rotorcraft manufacturer on 15 April. “Consistent production awards reflect the army’s confidence in the CH-47F

Boeing secures US$325m Chinook helicopter order

The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a US$324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, further advancing its effort to deliver critical equipment to frontline forces more rapidly. This latest award brings the total number of Block II Chinooks under contract to 24, reinforcing the platform’s central role in Army logistics and lift operations. Heather McBryan, Vice President and Programme Manager for Cargo Programmes at Boeing Def…

U.S. Army awards Boeing $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters

The Lot 6 contract builds on previous agreements and maintains the Army’s rapid fielding approach for the upgraded heavy-lift platform. It follows two additional awards issued last year, including the first tied to the Army’s Rapid Fielding decision. “Consistent production awards reflect the Army’s confidence in the CH-47F Block II as a critical capability for handling logistics in challenging environments across different domains and in varying…