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US Air Force Awards $26M Contract for AI Air Operations Software

November 10, 2026

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Key Takeaways

US Air Force awards $26 million contract for Flyways AI software.
Contract covers five-year use and customization of cloud-hosted software.
Software aims to improve air mobility planning and operations.
Air Space Intelligence Federal Inc. is the contract recipient.

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Strategic Implications

This contract may indicate the Air Force's growing interest in leveraging commercial AI solutions for military planning. The adoption of Flyways AI could suggest a shift towards more efficient and data-driven air mobility operations, which may benefit the Air Force's global command-and-control capabilities.

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What Happened

Air Force Invests in Commercial AI for Air Mobility Planning

The US Air Force has awarded a $26 million contract to Air Space Intelligence Federal Inc. for the use and customization of its Flyways AI air operations software. The five-year contract aims to improve air mobility planning and operations for the 618th Air Operations Center. The software uses AI-enabled airspace simulation to forecast demand and capacity imbalances, and can combine information on aircraft movements, weather, and other operational factors. According to TheDefenseWatch.com, the contract was awarded on September 28, 2026.

Source | Originally Published: November 9, 2026

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