Boeing received a contract award on Oct. 1, 2026, for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters. The U.S. Air Force had declared initial operating capability for the program earlier in 2026. This order brings the total number of MH-139As under contract to 42. Boeing has delivered 27 of these aircraft to date.
What it means
The award supports fielding plans to secure national assets across strategic missile fields, according to Kathleen Jolivette. The milestone validates key readiness levels for the Grey Wolf program and aids the service’s deployment strategy for protecting vital infrastructure.
Key facts
- Award date: Oct. 1, 2026
- Helicopters awarded: four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf units
- Total under contract: 42 MH-139As
- Total delivered to date: 27 MH-139As
- Initial operating capability declared: earlier in 2026 by the U.S. Air Force
- Purpose: securing national assets across strategic missile fields
Source: Boeing news release