Boeing has another Army contract valued at $115 million to build two more Chinook Helicopters at its Ridley facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times.

With the new order, that means the Army has contracted with Boeing to build 46 MH-47G Block IIs.

“Whether it’s operating in the dead of night or in difficult terrain, the MH-47G Block II is a proven workhorse for special operations,” said Heather McBryan, Cargo Programs vice president and program manager for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “It is our privilege to support ongoing USASOAC modernization efforts that will continue to have a real-world impact on U.S. national security.”

Nationally, the Chinook modernization program supports more than 20,000 jobs and 360 suppliers in 40 states.

Chinook Block II production “leverages and strengthens the manufacturing base that will provide support to the production line for new aircraft and fleet sustainment,” according to a Boeing press release about the new contract.

The MH-47G Block II has a reinforced airframe, redesigned fuel tanks and state-of-the-art avionics, according to Boeing.

“The Block II design enables future affordable modernization efforts, keeping the iconic heavy-lift helicopter flying for decades to come,” the release stated.

Read more about Boeing’s new Army contract in the Daily Times and at Boeing.