Boeing secures $461M deal for nine CH-47F Block II Chinooks for US Army

The US Army has placed an order for nine Boeing CH-47F Block II Chinooks via two contract awards worth $461 million. 

In a statement published on October 21, 2025, Boeing said that the order will increase the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 18. 

“The rapid succession of contracts indicates that the Chinook will continue to play an important role in the US Army’s family-of-systems, particularly in a contested logistics environment,” said Heather McBryan, Vice President and Program Manager at Cargo Programs for Boeing Defense, Space & Security division.  

These contracts follow the US Army’s recent decision to rapidly field Block II aircraft, allowing for their procurement in FY25 and FY26. 

The helicopters will support two Combat Aviation Brigades, updating the Army’s heavy-lift capabilities for future large-scale combat operations, according to a US Army statement released on September 30, 2025. 

What sets the Block II apart from previous model 

The H-47 Chinook is a heavy-lift helicopter of choice for the US Army and 20 international operators.  

It is an advanced, multi-mission, tandem rotor helicopter, used for cargo and troop transport, search and rescue, casualty evacuation, special operations, humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and more. 

The Boeing CH-47F Block II is a revised version of the Block I, with improvements to the helicopter drivetrain and airframe. 

These enhancements allow the helicopter to carry an additional 4,000 pounds, boosting its lifting power and enabling it to transport more supplies, soldiers, and fuel over longer distances and at higher speeds. 

Boeing stated that the CH-47F Block II will meet the Army’s desired goal of flying for at least another 40 years. 

So far, Boeing has provided six CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the US Army, which are now in the process of being evaluated to showcase their improved capabilities.