# Air Force Expands Open Architectures

The U.S. Air Force is pursuing open-compute architectures to accelerate delivery of mission capabilities across its fielded F-16, F-15 and F-22 fleets, building on approaches used in the F-47 and Collaborative Combat Aircraft programs. The effort points to potential demand for modular computing, open-architecture integration and mission-system upgrades spanning electronic warfare, communications, infrared and software, but no solicitation, contract value or procurement timeline has been announced.

- Defense contractors and technology suppliers can assess how their modular computing and integration capabilities support upgrades across the named fighter fleets and mission systems.
- The approach may create opportunities for companies able to deliver adaptable components and software that can be integrated across multiple aircraft platforms.
- Because the signal identifies no specific acquisition or timeline, it does not establish an active solicitation or a procurement deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- United States Air Force (USAF)
- Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)
- Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

### Sources
- [Air Force Pushes Open Architectures Across Fighter Fleet | GovCIO Media & Research](https://govciomedia.com/air-force-pushes-open-architectures-across-fighter-fleet) - GovCIO Media & Research