The U.S. Department of Defense has signed new agreements with major tech firms to deploy artificial intelligence on classified networks.
The Pentagon confirmed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Reflection AI.
These deals follow earlier partnerships with Google, SpaceX, and OpenAI, reflecting a broader push to diversify AI vendors.
Push toward AI-driven military operations
According to the department, the agreements aim to transform the U.S. military into an “AI-first fighting force.”
Officials say the integration of AI will enhance decision-making and ensure operational superiority across all domains of warfare.
Anthropic dispute shapes strategy
The expansion comes amid an ongoing dispute with Anthropic over how its AI models can be used.
The Pentagon reportedly sought unrestricted access, while Anthropic insisted on safeguards to prevent use in domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons.
The disagreement has moved to court, where Anthropic secured an injunction in March against being labeled a “supply-chain risk.”
Focus on flexibility and security
Officials stressed the importance of building a system that avoids dependence on a single AI provider.
By working with multiple companies, the Pentagon aims to ensure long-term flexibility and access to a broad range of AI capabilities.
The AI technologies will be deployed in Impact Level 6 (IL6) and Impact Level 7 (IL7) environments—high-security systems designed to protect critical national security data.
These systems require strict physical safeguards, access controls, and regular audits.
The Pentagon revealed that more than 1.3 million personnel have already used its secure AI platform, GenAI.mil.
The platform primarily supports non-classified tasks such as research, document drafting, and data analysis within approved cloud environments.
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