Boeing lands $173M contract for 8 more MH-139A helicopters for US Air Force

Boeing has announced plans to manufacture eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters for the US Air Force, in a deal worth more than $173 million. 

This latest order follows a $178 million contract awarded to Boeing in April 2024 for seven helicopters of this kind, the company announced in a statement on October 8, 2025. 

“The MH-139A offers increased speed, range and payload capacity critical to supporting U.S. national security missions,” Azeem Khan, MH-139 Program Director, said in a statement, published by Boeing. “We look forward to delivering these advanced aircraft to bases across the country.” 

The US manufacturer noted that the 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.  

The Air Force recently completed Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (OT&E) flights as the MH-139A program continues to move toward Initial Operational Capability. 

The MH-139A, based on Leonardo Helicopters’ AW139, is a multi-mission helicopter intended for patrol, search and rescue, and troop and cargo transport. 

“The MH-139A Grey Wolf represents the best of partnership and proven capability,” said Robert Beyer, MH-139 Senior Program Manager at Leonardo Helicopters. “By building on the trusted AW139 platform, we’ve been able to deliver a versatile aircraft to the warfighter that is already demonstrating its value to the US Air Force.” 

So far, Boeing has delivered 18 helicopters, including 12 low-rate initial production assets.  

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