The U.S. Army has awarded a new contract to The Boeing Company for the production of up to 60 CH-47F Block II cargo helicopters for Germany, as part of a foreign military sales agreement.
The hybrid cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price contract is valued at $876 million and includes performance-based logistics support, training, and non-recurring engineering.
According to the Department of War contract announcement, Boeing was the sole bidder for the deal, which was solicited via the internet. The contract work will be carried out at Boeing’s facility in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of October 28, 2035.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting authority for the award. Fiscal year 2026 funds tied to Germany’s foreign military sales case were obligated in full at the time of the contract’s issuance.
The CH-47F Block II, manufactured by Boeing, is the latest evolution of the long-serving Chinook heavy-lift helicopter. The Block II version incorporates a range of design enhancements, including an improved drivetrain, redesigned fuel tanks, and updated avionics. It is built to improve payload capacity, increase range, and reduce maintenance requirements.
As part of the agreement, Boeing will also provide training packages and logistics support aimed at sustaining helicopter readiness levels for Germany’s armed forces. Non-recurring engineering tasks covered under the deal are expected to focus on customization and systems integration specific to the German configuration.
The aircraft, operated by the German military under NATO interoperability protocols, will provide heavy-lift capability for transport missions, disaster relief, and tactical operations across European and global deployments.
The CH-47F Block II is currently in service with the U.S. Army and several allied nations, making it a key asset for joint operations. Germany’s acquisition follows a broader trend among NATO members to replace aging transport platforms and ensure alignment with U.S. military systems.
Boeing is expected to collaborate closely with German defense officials to meet delivery and capability milestones over the coming decade.
