Investing.com -- The U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command (USASOAC) has awarded a $240 million contract to Boeing (NYSE: NYSE: BA ) for the remanufacture of five MH-47G Block II Chinook aircraft. This announcement was made on March 27, 2025, from Philadelphia.

The new contract follows USASOAC’s previous acquisition of four MH-47G Block II aircraft in 2024. With this latest addition, the Army now has a total of 51 MH-47G Block II aircraft under contract. Boeing plans to complete the entirety of the USASOAC Chinook fleet by early 2030.

Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security, stated the importance of supporting the needs of special operators. She emphasized that USASOAC has unique and complex mission requirements, making it crucial to provide the enhanced capabilities of the MH-47G Block II as quickly as possible.

The MH-47G Block II is a heavy-lift helicopter designed to improve the global reach of USASOAC capabilities. The aircraft features a reinforced airframe, redesigned fuel tanks, state-of-the-art avionics, and a design that allows for future affordable modernization efforts. These enhancements position the aircraft to fly for decades to come.

Deliveries of the five remanufactured aircraft are scheduled to begin in 2027. The ongoing efforts to modernize the entire fleet demonstrate the commitment to enhancing the Army’s capabilities.

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