Boeing secures first full‑rate production order for MH‑139A Grey Wolf helicopters
The U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a contract for four additional MH‑139A Grey Wolf helicopters, marking the first full‑rate production lot. The order raises the total number of helicopters under contract to 42, with 27 already delivered. Boeing says the helicopters will support strategic missile security and transport missions and plans to deliver the new aircraft in 2028 or 2029. The contract is valued at roughly $85 million.
Why it matters
Boeing expects the delivery schedule to begin in 2028‑2029, which will increase production volume and sustain its supply chain for the Grey Wolf program. The added helicopters expand the Air Force’s capability to protect intercontinental ballistic missile sites, potentially boosting demand for related support services.
Key facts
- 1The Air Force ordered four more MH‑139A Grey Wolf helicopters, the first under full‑rate production. defensenews.com
- 2The contract value is about $85 million and includes sustainment work. defensenews.com
- 3The total number of helicopters under contract is now 42. defence-industry.eu
- 4Boeing has already delivered 27 helicopters. defence-industry.eu
- 5The helicopters have a maximum range of 410 nautical miles and a maximum cruising speed of 146 knots. defence-industry.eu
- 6Delivery of the four new helicopters is expected in 2028 or 2029. defensenews.com
Open questions
- Material 3 mentions the total under contract as 34 after a $178 million award, which conflicts with the 42 figure reported in materials 1 and 2.
Summary written by AlphAI from 3 of 3 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.