Air Force Invites AI Firms to Build up to 12 Data Centers on Three Alaska Bases
Matthew Cox, Air & Space Forces Magazine, April 11, 2026
The Department of the Air Force is inviting artificial intelligence companies to submit proposals to build potentially a dozen data centers on 4,700 acres located across Air Force and Space Force installations in Alaska, according to an April 10 announcement. The move is part of a larger White House push to beef up the nation’s infrastructure to support the growing need for AI technology.
Along with releasing an April 10 request for lease proposal, the service will host an April 23 industry day to discuss plans for building data centers across three Alaska installations, according to the announcement:
- Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
- Clear Space Force Station
- Eielson Air Force Base
After the event, interested companies may participate in site visits at Elmendorf Richardson on April 28, Clear on April 29, and Eielson on April 30.
Twelve parcels have been identified for potential development, the announcement states, adding that the selected developer “will be responsible for all aspects of the project, including financing, permitting, construction and long-term operation of the facilities,” according to the announcement.
“This is a unique opportunity for a true public-private partnership,” Robert Moriarty, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for Installations, said in the announcement. “By making this land available, we are supporting the growing demands of the AI industry while generating value that directly supports our missions and the readiness of our Airmen and Guardians.”