In this exclusive interview, Defense Arabia speaks with Rick Lemaster, International Business Development leader for Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey Global Sales & Marketing Defense, Space & Security at Boeing, about the company’s latest defense contract to supply the Egyptian Air Force with CH-47F Chinook helicopters. Lemaster provides an …
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Boeing delivered the 20th CH-47F Chinook to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), concluding the country’s latest fleet update. “Our continuing partnership with the Royal Netherlands Air Force exemplifies the value of a modern and versatile Chinook fleet,” said Ken Eland, vice president and H-47 program manager. “These state-of-the art …
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Boeing and the U.S. Army have signed a $136 million contract for the first CH-47F Block II Chinooks. The Army exercised options for four contracted CH-47F Block II Chinooks with the aircraft scheduled for delivery beginning 2023. Separately, the Army awarded Boeing a $29 million advanced procurement contract for the …
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The RAF will be boosted by an investment of almost £400 million to enhance the capabilities of two of its vital assets – the C-17 Globemaster aircraft and the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. The UK’s C-17 fleet – which recently played a key role in the UK’s evacuation from Afghanistan – …
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The U.S. Special Operations Command awarded Boeing a $578 million Foreign Military Sales contract approved by the U.S. Department of State to deliver 14 extended-range Chinook helicopters to the UK Royal Air Force (RAF). The extended range Chinook gives the RAF fleet more versatility to execute the domestic and international …
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