U.S. Army orders six CH-47F Chinooks under $324 million contract

The U.S. Army awarded Boeing a $324 million contract on April 15, 2026, for six CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, bringing the total number of Block II aircraft under contract to 24 and advancing the service’s push to get a significantly upgraded cargo helicopter into the hands o

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The U.S. Army awarded Boeing a $324 million contract on April 15, 2026, for six CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, bringing the total number of Block II aircraft under contract to 24 and advancing the service’s push to get a significantly upgraded cargo helicopter into the hands of combat units. The Lot 6 agreement […]

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