09/01/2026
🚁Combat ready: the Air Force Global Strike Command announced Initial Operating Capability for the MH-139 Grey Wolf, ushering in a new era of nuclear security modernization.
The platform will transition nuclear security activities from the Vietnam-era UH-1N Huey which has served the Air Force for more than five decades. The MH-139 Grey Wolf has significant upgrades, including increased speed, carrying capability and enhanced defensive systems that allow security forces to mobilize combat power and arrive on-site sooner.
Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) provided critical lifecycle management, rigorous engineering evaluations, and developmental testing to transition the MH-139A Grey Wolf from a commercial platform into a combat-capable military asset.
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https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4586843/initial-operating-capability-of-mh-139-grey-wolf-announced/