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May- 2026 -

15 May

Land

Fast, Light, and Deployable: Meet the M1301 Infantry Squad Vehicle

This guide breaks down the M1301 infantry squad vehicle and how it speeds up troop movement, boosts mobility for light forces, and supports fast-moving expeditionary operations on the battlefield.

Apr- 2026 -

20 April

Air

Ethan M. Encarnacion

CH-47F Chinook Achieves First Pilot-Free Landing With Boeing Control System

A Boeing flight control system enabled a CH-47F Chinook helicopter to complete a landing with no pilot input needed during a recent flight test.

16 April

Air

Christine Casimiro

Boeing Lands $324M US Army Deal for Six More CH-47F Block II Chinook Choppers

The US Army has awarded Boeing a $324-million contract for six additional CH-47F Chinook helicopters in the Block II configuration, bringing the total ordered to 24.

Mar- 2026 -

23 March

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US Army Selects Elbit for Black Hawk, Chinook Heads-Up Displays

The US Army has awarded Elbit Systems of America a $49.9-million contract to produce heads-up displays for its helicopter fleet.

20 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

US Army Tests 1,300-Mile Full-Brigade Aviation Operations in South Korea

US Army units in South Korea have demonstrated their ability to fly more than 1,300 miles before a simulated attack and seizure of an island during the Talon Reach exercise.

6 March

Air

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter with 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation (General Support), 96th Aviation Troop Command, Washington National Guard airlifts a M777 towed 155mm howitzer during a training exercise with 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Washington National Guard at Yakima Training Center, Wash., July 17, 2025. The 96th Aviation Battalion’s CH-47 helicopters have the ability to slingload cargo from their undercarriage, including the M777 towed 155mm howitzer artillery cannons. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tristin Salisbury)

Rojoef Manuel

Northrop Grumman to Supply Aircraft Defense Systems for Germany’s Chinook Fleet

Northrop Grumman will provide its proprietary Common Infrared Countermeasures system to Germany for the first time, supplying defensive technology for the country’s future CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet.

Nov- 2025 -

21 November

Air

Two 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment MH-47G Chinook helicopters hoover above Banana River, Florida, Feb. 15, 2023, during combat search and rescue training. The 160th SOAR's mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and combatant commanders. (Staff Sgt. Darius Sostre-Miroir)

Rojoef Manuel

USSOCOM Expands MH‑47G Fleet Through $877M Boeing Award

Boeing has secured an $877.7-million contract to deliver an undisclosed number of MH-47G helicopters for the US Special Operations Command.

14 November

Air

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing Lands $876M US Army Deal for 60 CH-47F Chinooks

Boeing has secured an $876.4-million contract to supply up to 60 CH-47F Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the US Army.

Oct- 2025 -

22 October

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders Nine CH-47F Chinooks From Boeing in $461M Deal

The US Army has ordered nine new CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters from Boeing under contracts worth $461 million.

Jul- 2025 -

28 July

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US, Seoul Launch MRO Pact for American Chinooks in S. Korea

The US and South Korea have agreed to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul for US Army Chinook heavy lift helicopters based in the East Asian country using local defense contractors.

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