U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a $240 million contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027.
"Supporting the needs of our special operators continues to be critically important," said Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. "USASOAC has unique and complex mission requirements, so it's vital we provide the enhanced capabilities of the MH-47G Block II as quickly as possible."
The award follows USASOAC's acquisition of four MH-47G Block II aircraft in 2024. With this award, the Army now has a total of 51 MH-47G Block II aircraft under contract. Boeing anticipates completing the entirety of the USASOAC Chinook fleet in early 2030.
The MH-47G Block II heavy-lift helicopter improves the global reach of USASOAC capabilities. With a reinforced airframe, redesigned fuel tanks, state-of-the-art avionics and a design that enables future affordable modernization efforts, the aircraft is well positioned to fly for decades to come.
