National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, Section 152 ("Requirements for an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roadmap for the Air Force")

This is a binding legislative provision from the National Defense Authorization Act with mandatory reporting requirements enforced through Congressional oversight mechanisms.

This document has minimal to no coverage of AI risk domains. It is a procedural requirement for the Air Force to submit a roadmap detailing ISR technology investments, including AI and machine learning. The document does not address specific AI risks, harms, or mitigation strategies - it merely mandates planning and reporting on technology acquisition.

This document governs AI use exclusively within the National Security sector, specifically the U.S. Air Force's intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. It does not regulate AI use in any civilian or commercial sectors.

The document primarily covers the Plan and Design stage by requiring a strategic roadmap for ISR capabilities. It also addresses Build and Use Model through planned investments in AI and machine learning technologies, Deploy through integration planning, and Operate and Monitor through assessment of current systems and future implementation timelines.

The document explicitly mentions AI and machine learning as emerging ISR technologies requiring planned investments. It also references autonomous or remotely piloted platforms. However, it does not define or distinguish between AI models, AI systems, or specific categories like frontier AI, general purpose AI, or foundation models.