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Deliveries are scheduled to start in 2026 and be completed in 2030. That\u2019s about three years behind the original plan, as the British Defence Ministry has prioritized more pressing modernization needs ahead of the helo acquisition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The agreement includes development work and manufacturing of the extended-range helicopter over the next decade. Over its 40 years in service with the British military, the Chinook helicopter has been used for a diverse range of roles, from special forces operations to cargo carrying and civil emergencies. The forthcoming helicopter, known as the H-47 (ER), is destined primarily for special forces operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Officially announcing the deal May 13, Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the \u201ccutting-edge H-47 (ER) will be at the forefront of our specialist requirements in dealing with threats and logistic support. Our \u00a31.4 billion investment will mean we will be one of very few air forces with this capability.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government signaled its intention to go ahead with the deal when the Ministry of Defence outlined its equipment plans as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensenews.com\/global\/europe\/2021\/03\/22\/who-are-the-winners-and-losers-in-britains-new-defense-review\/\" target=\"_blank\">integrated review of defense, security and foreign policy<\/a> launched in March.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest variant of the Chinook to enter British service will replace older versions of the helicopter being retired, the MoD said in a Defence Command paper. \u201cThe Army is retiring its oldest CH-47 Chinook helicopters and investing, alongside the US, in newer variants of this operationally proven aircraft, enhancing capability, efficiency and interoperability,\u201d the document read. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Britain has yet to spell out in detail how many of its oldest helicopters it plans to retire. 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