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The Air Force’s newest helicopter, the MH-139A Grey Wolf, lifts off from the flight line for its first combined test flight Feb. 11, 2020 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The Grey Wolf is set to replace the Air Force’s aging UH-1N Huey fleet. (Samuel King Jr./Air Force)

Joint Base Andrews likely to host Air Force’s new ‘Grey Wolf’ patrol helicopter

The Air Force plans to buy a pack of 82 MH-139A Grey Wolves from Boeing for $3 billion.

By Rachel S. Cohen

10 months ago

US Air Force to skip a year of Grey Wolf helicopter procurement in FY22

The Air Force will not buy MH-139As in fiscal 2022 due to "delays in Boeing obtaining Federal Aviation Administration certification."

By Valerie Insinna

22 months ago

US Air Force considers leasing trainer jets that lost the T-X competition

The service is interesting in leasing trainers to test out a new concept ahead of the delivery of the T-7 Red Hawk.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

US Air Force’s new Grey Wolf helicopter needs to watch its weight

A congressional watchdog is concerned that weight gain could leave the MH-139 unable to meet speed and range requirements.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

The US Air Force’s UH-1N Huey replacement helicopter has a new name

The first helicopter was delivered to the Air Force on Dec. 19.

By Valerie Insinna

3 years ago

Lockheed, Leonardo DRS won’t protest T-X, handing program to Boeing

Boeing is now locked in as the producer of America's next jet trainer.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

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