Air Force Computer Acquisition

**Air Force Computer Acquisition** was established in the late 1970s as the United States Air Force recognized the growing importance of digital systems in modern warfare. The unit was tasked with procuring, integrating, and maintaining advanced computer hardware and software across Air Force operations. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Air Force Computer Acquisition played a pivotal role in developing secure command and control networks, supporting initiatives such as the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) and early warning systems. As information technology evolved, the unit adapted to address cybersecurity threats and integrated emerging technologies to maintain the Air Force’s technological superiority.