Department of the Air Force

Department of the Air Force Chief Information Officer Public Strategy

The CIO Strategy aims to provide clear intent to our partners across the Department of the Air Force, the Air and Space Staffs, and the field.

Department of Defense

2026 Department of War Artificial Intelligence Strategy 

Published Monday, January 12, 2026, the Department of War (DoW) Artificial Intelligence Strategy outlines the department's plan to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence to ensure U.S. warfighters maintain a decisive advantage on the battlefield.  The Strategy was developed by the DoW's Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO) and describes the approach to fielding AI-powered capabilities that increase the speed and accuracy of operational decisions, thereby improving the lethality and effectiveness of every warfighter. 

This Strategy's release is in alignment with "America's AI Action Plan," which establishes a national vision for winning the global race for AI dominance.   It is, therefore, also described as the DoW’s strategy to shift from discussing the potential of AI to delivering mission-enhancing outcomes that provide a decisive advantage to warfighters.

2023 Department of Defense Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Adoption Strategy

Published Thursday, November 2, ⁠2023, the DoD Data, Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption Strategy unifies unifying previous strategic data, AI, and analytics guidance and enables stronger alignment and synchronization to scale advanced capabilities for use across the enterprise. The Strategy was developed by the DoD Chief Digital and AI Office and describes the approach to improving the organizational environment within which DoD leaders and warfighters will be able to make rapid, well-informed decisions by expertly leveraging high-quality data, advanced analytics, and AI for enduring decision advantage.

This Strategy's release immediately follows the issuance of Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence on Monday, October 30th. It is, therefore, also described as DoD’s Strategy to accelerate the adoption of advanced artificial intelligence capabilities to ensure U.S. warfighters maintain decision superiority on the battlefield for years to come.

2021 Department of Defense Data Decrees 

Published in a memorandum from the Deputy Secretary of Defense on May 10, 2021, the DoD Data Decrees were issued to make the Department's data more visible, accessible, and understandable. The decrees provide five key directives for managing the military's data to create a decision advantage from the boardroom to the battlefield. These include maximizing data sharing, publishing data assets to a federated catalog, using automated interfaces, storing data in a platform-agnostic manner, and implementing robust security best practices.

United States Space Force

United States Space Force Data & AI FY2024 Strategic Action Plan

The United States Space Force Data and AI FY 2024 Strategic Action Plan provides specific direction for the USSF enterprise to reach data-centricity, capable of conducting operations in contested environments. It supports the priorities outlined in the National Defense Strategy and is directly aligned with the Department of Air Force and Department of Defense data priorities.

Other Government Agencies

2024 AI Framework to Governance and Risk Management in National Security

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's "Framework to Advance AI Governance and Risk Management in National Security" outlines strategies to integrate artificial intelligence into national security operations responsibly. It emphasizes establishing robust governance structures, managing associated risks, and ensuring AI applications align with ethical standards and national security objectives.

 

2021 National Security Commission on AI Final Report

The National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's (NSCAI) Final Report outlines a comprehensive strategy for the United States to maintain leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) for national security. It emphasizes the need for substantial investments in AI research and development, workforce training, and the establishment of ethical guidelines. The report also highlights the importance of international collaboration and the integration of AI into defense systems to address emerging threats and ensure the responsible use of AI technologies.

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