Event Brief
UPDATED Sep 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Sep 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
MH-139A Grey Wolf declared initial operational capability
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The Air Force’s MH-139A Grey Wolf nuclear security helicopter reached initial operational capability in August. Air Force Global Strike Command declared IOC on Aug. 10 for the 40th Helicopter Squadron at Malmstrom AFB, with additional units and facilities planned to follow.
WHO: Air Force Global Strike Command
WHAT: Declared initial operational capability for the MH-139A Grey Wolf nuclear security helicopter
WHEN: Reported Sep 1, 2026 at 4:48 PM ET
WHERE: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana, USA
WHY: The MH-139A Grey Wolf was fielded and maintained by operational units, meeting the IOC criteria.
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