# Air Force Adopts Sensor-and-Autonomy Force Design

The U.S. Air Force’s classified Force Design 2026 shifts its modernization focus toward integrated sensors, networks, artificial intelligence, autonomy, and command-and-control capabilities that can operate together in denied environments. The design signals areas of potential future demand, but the source identifies no solicitation, contract value, procurement timeline, or releasable copy of the design.

- Contractors with relevant sensor, networking, AI, autonomy, or command-and-control capabilities can pursue market research and Air Force engagement opportunities to understand how their offerings align with these priorities.
- Procurement professionals should treat the design as a strategic modernization signal rather than an active acquisition: no specific requirement, funding level, or competition is identified.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 13, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Air Force (USAF)

### Sources
- [US Air Force adopts new Force Design focusing on sensors and autonomy - Defense News](https://www.defensenews.com/air/2026/11/13/us-air-force-adopts-new-force-design-focusing-on-sensors-and-autonomy) - Defense News