MH-139A PE/PI
The MH-139A program will replace the Air Force fleet of UH-1N aircraft with modern helicopters that will close significant mission capability gaps associated with the current fleet of UH-1N aircraft. The replacement aircraft will provide vertical airlift and support the requirements for Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). AFGSC is the Air Force lead command and operational capability requirements sponsor. The MH-139A program is an element of the Air Force's nuclear enterprise reform initiatives. The MH-139A Performance Enhancements and Product Improvements (PE/PI) Program is for the development of solutions to solve capability gaps found during the development and test of the MH-139A to include, but not limited to, communication, gun systems, and cabin configuration deficiencies, improve mission planning capability, resolve usability concerns, and other critical capabilities, and includes associated Government test and support activities. The program office will continue flight testing in support of modernization efforts to address emerging threats, evolving mission needs, AFGSC requirements, and support of the nuclear mission. MH-139A funding also supports obsolescence solutions and innovation activities to include studies, analyses, requirements definition, and quick-reaction capability prototypes/demonstrations to accelerate planning for technology transition, technology insertion and future acquisition programs. This program element included all necessary expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605833F, and 0605898F.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreased due to ramp down of efforts and anticipated program completion.
FY2026 plans — current year Continuing development, testing, and integration of capability gaps to include but not limited to communication, gun system, mission planning systems, and cabin reconfiguration.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreased due to ramp down of testing efforts and anticipated program completion.
FY2026 plans — current year Will support efforts to resolve deficiencies identified in Operational Test.
FY2027 planned work Continued development of the JMPS program.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increased due to additional mission planning capability development activities.
FY2026 plans — current year Continued development of the JMPS program.
FY2027 planned work Continues work on this effort initiated under performance enhancements to include testing, design development, certification, and development of retrofits.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding increased due to identification of capability inefficiencies and remedy development.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Funding decreased due to ramp down of comm system development efforts and anticipated program completion.
FY2026 plans — current year Comms system development and improvement.