diff --git a/changelog.md b/changelog.md
index 5abb3899..ede6521d 100644
--- a/changelog.md
+++ b/changelog.md
@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ Saves from 3.x are not compatible with 4.0.
 * **[UI]** Ctrl click and shift click now buy or sell 5 or 10 units respectively.
 * **[UI]** Multiple waypoints can now be deleted simultaneously if multiple waypoints are selected.
 * **[UI]** Carriers and LHAs now match the colour of airfields, and their destination icons are translucent.
+* **[UI]** Updated intel box text for first turn.
 
 ## Fixes
 
diff --git a/qt_ui/widgets/QIntelBox.py b/qt_ui/widgets/QIntelBox.py
index a31e8448..cd22b898 100644
--- a/qt_ui/widgets/QIntelBox.py
+++ b/qt_ui/widgets/QIntelBox.py
@@ -123,6 +123,10 @@ class QIntelBox(QGroupBox):
         )
         self.economic_strength.setText(self.economic_strength_text())
 
+        if self.game.turn == 0:
+            self.air_strength.setText("gathering intel")
+            self.ground_strength.setText("gathering intel")
+
     def open_details_window(self) -> None:
         self.details_window = IntelWindow(self.game)
         self.details_window.show()