# Air Force Opens F-16 Compute Talks in Ohio

The U.S. Air Force and Air Force Life Cycle Management Center are engaging industry on a Next-Generation Mission Compute upgrade for F-16 Block 40, 42, 50 and 52 aircraft. The system is intended to enable new avionics capabilities and keep the fleet operational into the 2040s. An industry event is scheduled for October 20–21, 2026, in Ohio; registration closes October 14, three days from now, although all 24 reported one-on-one meeting slots were reserved by September 24. No solicitation, supplier selection, contract value, or delivery schedule has been announced.

- Companies interested in participating should register by October 14 and verify event-access requirements; active DD Form 2345 Joint Certification Program registration is required for CUI-related sessions.
- With one-on-one slots already reserved, firms should not assume those meetings remain available. The event is an opportunity to learn about the upgrade, not a released solicitation or award.
- The related Post-Block Integration Team modernization program was launched in 2022 and is estimated at nearly $6.3 billion for 608 F-16 aircraft; it is distinct from the Next-Generation Mission Compute effort and should not be treated as its announced contract value.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 11, 2026

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

### Sources
- [Largest Air Force in the World Opens F-16 Mission Computer Programme to Defence Industry - Aviation A2Z](https://aviationa2z.com/index.php/2026/10/11/us-air-force-opens-f-16-mission-computer-programme-to-defence-industry) - Aviation A2Z