Chinook for the Bundeswehr: Boeing awards ESG ESOH-analysis contract
Boeing has commissioned ESG to conduct an analysis of the extensive ground support equipment for the 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters ordered by the Bundeswehr.
Boeing has commissioned ESG to conduct an analysis of the extensive ground support equipment for the 60 CH-47F Block II Chinook heavy-lift helicopters ordered by the Bundeswehr.
The German Air Force Chief, General Ingo Gerhartz, boasted that Germany will have the second-largest fleet of NATO helicopters with 60 CH-47F Chinooks.
The total contract value under the FMS programme amounts to approximately EUR 6.98 billion, financed through the Federal Defence Fund.
The Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given its green light to significant defence procurements, including 60 CH-47F Chinook helicopters.
Boeing received a contract to produce 18 CH-47F Block I Chinooks for South Korea and one additional aircraft for Spain.
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Boeing CH-47F Chinook heavy transport helicopters to Germany.
Indra will supply the CH-47F Chinook helicopters of the Spanish Army’s Airmobile Force (FAMET) with Talium, one of the most advanced mission planning systems.
Contract continues 40+ year partnership and provides Egyptian Air Force with advanced multi-mission helicopter capabilities.
Delivery completes the Netherlands’ Chinook fleet update, improving the nation’s defense and humanitarian assistance capabilities.