# FACE Consortium Expands International Membership

The Open Group’s Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium has expanded eligibility to organizations registered in NATO countries, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. Eligible organizations may join at Principal, Sponsor, or Associate level, widening participation in airborne software standards development. For government procurement teams and contractors, this creates a voluntary route to contribute to standards and engage with government and industry stakeholders; the announcement identifies no solicitation, contract award, or membership fees.

- Contractors in the newly eligible markets can assess whether one of the three membership levels fits their interest in contributing to FACE standards and participating in the consortium.
- Government buyers and suppliers working on airborne software may find broader international participation relevant to standards collaboration and software reuse across airborne platforms.
- Because the announcement provides no fees or procurement opportunity, organizations should treat membership as a standards-engagement option, not as a contract award or solicitation.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 14, 2026

### Government Entities
- North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

### Vendors
- Lockheed Martin ()

### Key Quotes
> The eligibility expansion will help us build a broader international community in the Consortium. By bringing together a wider range of government and industry stakeholders, we can strengthen collaboration, share expertise, and continue to develop practical approaches that support the delivery and reuse of software across airborne platforms. We look forward to working with our new members and the valuable perspectives they will bring.
> — Alicia Taylor, FACE Consortium Director, The Open Group

### Sources
- [FACE Consortium opens membership to NATO allies & Japan](https://channellife.com.au/story/face-consortium-opens-membership-to-nato-allies-japan) - ChannelLife Australia