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The Netherlands has dispatched two Chinook helicopters to assist Belgium in battling its worst wildfire on record. Farmers and other EU allies are also contributing to the efforts to contain the blaze.
A public day at Kajaani airport, part of ongoing NATO combat exercises led by the Kainuu Brigade, attracted significant public interest, with long queues to see Chinook helicopters.
The Boeing Company has been awarded a $326 million contract by the U.S. Army for the production of six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters.
US military Chinook helicopters were observed flying from Friedrichshafen, Germany, to Geneva, Switzerland, with the maneuvers linked to the upcoming G7 summit near the Swiss border.
The CH-47 Chinook helicopter is being explored for its potential to air-launch swarms of drones, a capability touted as a future feature for military operations.
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) will provide an aircraft protection system for Germany’s fleet of CH-47 Chinook helicopters.
British Forces Cyprus announced that a Chinook helicopter will be on standby at British bases throughout the summer firefighting season, highlighting its suitability for aerial firefighting operations.
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for the production of additional Chinook helicopters. This contract aims to bolster the army's fleet of heavy-lift rotorcraft.