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Air Force Orders Eight More MH-139A Grey Wolves, Bringing Total to 34

The lot includes the first aircraft slated for Minot AFB, signaling progress toward initial operational capability.

Overview

  • The award is valued at more than $173 million and includes training and sustainment support.
  • Boeing has delivered 18 MH-139As to date, including 12 from low‑rate initial production, and completed deliveries for the first operational unit at Malmstrom AFB earlier this year.
  • The Air Force recently finished Initial Operational Test & Evaluation flights as the program advances toward initial operational capability.
  • Boeing expects to deliver four additional aircraft to the service before the end of the year.
  • The Grey Wolf, based on the Leonardo AW139, will replace the UH‑1N Huey for missions including ICBM field security, patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport.