United States, April 15 -- The U.S. Army awarded Boeing 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. The Lot 6 agreement follows two other awards last year, including the first contract as part of the Army's Rapid Fielding decision.Boeing has delivered six CH-47F Block II production helicopters to the Army. The Army is preparing to field the first unit equipped no later than mid-CY28 after delivery of the Lot 3 Block II aircraft.The CH-47F Block II features improved capabilities:A strengthened drivetrain and airframe that adds...