Grey Wolf testing strategy deemed risky as flight certification delay persists

By Sara Sirota / January 14, 2021 at 9:59 AM
Pentagon chief weapons tester Robert Behler warns the MH-139A Grey Wolf program's continued delays obtaining a military flight release is not only driving the Air Force to rely on suboptimal, contractor-led testing but potentially jeopardizing the milestone C decision to begin production. Grey Wolf will replace the Air Force's UH-1N Huey fleet to patrol the military's intercontinental ballistic missile silos and provide emergency transport. Prime contractor Boeing is building the MH-139A by adding new communication, navigation and weapon systems to...

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