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02 Oct 2026, 18:54
Boeing Secures First Full-Rate Production Order for MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters
Boeing received an order for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the program’s first full-rate production award following the U.S. Air Force’s declaration of initial operational capability earlier this year.
The new contract increases the total number of MH-139A helicopters under contract to 42. Boeing has delivered 27 aircraft to date.
The MH-139A is intended to support the U.S. Air Force’s mission of securing strategic missile fields and other critical national assets. Moving into full-rate production allows Boeing to scale deployment beyond the earlier production phase and supports broader fielding and modernization plans.
The latest award represents another milestone for Boeing’s defense helicopter business, with the Grey Wolf program now transitioning into a more mature production phase.
For Boeing, the contract adds to its defense backlog and provides additional production visibility for its Vertical Lift operations as the Air Force continues expanding the MH-139A fleet.
Boeing received an order for four additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the program’s first full-rate production award following the U.S. Air Force’s declaration of initial operational capability earlier this year.
The new contract increases the total number of MH-139A helicopters under contract to 42. Boeing has delivered 27 aircraft to date.
The MH-139A is intended to support the U.S. Air Force’s mission of securing strategic missile fields and other critical national assets. Moving into full-rate production allows Boeing to scale deployment beyond the earlier production phase and supports broader fielding and modernization plans.
The latest award represents another milestone for Boeing’s defense helicopter business, with the Grey Wolf program now transitioning into a more mature production phase.
For Boeing, the contract adds to its defense backlog and provides additional production visibility for its Vertical Lift operations as the Air Force continues expanding the MH-139A fleet.
