# Germany Prepares CH-47F Training

Germany is preparing to field 60 CH-47F Block II Chinooks in fall 2027. German pilots are already using the U.S. Army’s Illesheim Flight Simulator Complex, with annual initial and qualification training at Fort Rucker scheduled to begin in 2028. No new award, solicitation, or contract value is reported, so this is an indication of future training and simulator-support needs rather than a confirmed procurement opportunity.

- Contractors supporting flight simulation, aircraft-specific training, and aviation instruction may find future demand as Germany transitions to the CH-47F fleet; the signals do not identify a current solicitation or procurement timeline.
- Procurement teams can distinguish the near-term use of existing U.S. Army training facilities from any future requirement to adapt simulators or provide additional support, neither of which is reported as awarded.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr)
- U.S. Army (U.S. Army)

### Vendors
- Boeing ()

### Sources
- [German pilots prepare for CH‑47F fleet with US Army flight simulator](https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2026/10/08/german-pilots-prepare-for-ch47f-fleet-with-us-army-flight-simulator) - Defense News