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The U.S. Army has placed an order for three additional CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing, valued at $135 million. This order is part of the Army's modernization strategy.
Heather McBryan, vice president and program manager of Boeing Cargo Programs, stated, "It is critical soldiers get to their destinations and have the equipment they need to accomplish the mission." She highlighted that the CH-47F Block II's enhanced payload capacity and range allow the Army to meet evolving heavy-lift mission requirements globally.
This latest contract follows a February announcement by the U.S. Army regarding full-rate production of the CH-47F Block II program. Currently, Boeing is contracted for nine out of a potential 465 aircraft in the existing fleet. Additionally, Congress has allocated funds for three more aircraft in an upcoming production lot, with Boeing previously awarded a contract for long lead parts acquisition.
