Boeing wins order for first full-rate production Grey Wolf helos

Boeing received an award for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operating capability for the program earlier this year. “This milestone validates key readiness levels for Grey Wolf and supports the service’s fielding plans to secure vital national assets across the country’s strategic missile fields,” said Kathleen Jolivette, vice president and general manager, Vertical Lift Programs, for Boeing Defense, Space & Security. “Adding these aircraft to the production queue brings additional momentum to ongoing fielding and modernisation efforts.” The first full-rate production award clears the way to scale MH-139A deployment for real-world operations. This contract brings the total number of MH-139As under contract to 42, with Boeing having delivered 27 to date. In 2025, Boeing was awarded a deal worth more than $173 million where the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract to produce eight more MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters and provide training and sustainment support services. “The MH-139A offers increased speed, range and payload capacity critical to supporting U.S. national security missions,” said Azeem Khan, MH-139 program director. “We look forward to delivering these advanced aircraft to bases across the country.” Following a $178 million award for seven aircraft last April, this new order raises the total number under contract to 34 and includes the first set of aircraft anticipated for deployment to Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota. Based on the proven Leonardo Helicopters AW139 and fitted with custom military equipment by Boeing, the MH-139A is a multi-mission helicopter designed for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport. For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Kym Bergmann at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Group Sales Director Simon Hadfield at [email protected]