When considering the history of American military helicopters, arguably no other aircraft has had the longevity of Boeing's CH-47 Chinook. Iconic for its distinctive long-body design, the U.S. Army ...

The Japan Self-Defense Forces have placed an order for 17 CH-47JA Block II Chinooks (Extended Range) transport helicopters, becoming the fourth nation to acquire the new Block II variant. On Feb. 13, ...

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This $10 billion order is the biggest to date for the CH-53K, of which the Marine Corps plans to procure 200 airframes. Sikorsky announced on Sep. 26, 2025 the award of a $10.8 billion contract from ...