Boeing and Airbus Helicopters have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to partner on the H-47 Chinook for Germany’s Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) heavy-lift helicopter program. According to the companies, the partnership is aimed at “bolstering German defense readiness while supporting German industry and economic growth.” STH was launched to replace Germany’s aging Sikorsky CH-53G helicopter fleet.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/military-aviation/boeing-airbus-partner-on-chinook-for-german-sth-program