The U.S. Army awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters. The $324 million contract builds on the Army’s acquisition strategy to get critical equipment in the hands of the warfighter sooner and increases the number of CH-47F Block II aircraft under contract to 24.
As of Thursday, 9 April 2026, RAC Rescue helicopters have successfully undertaken 11,000 missions, providing critical assistance to individuals in urgent and often life-threatening situations.
