Pentagon partners with eight tech giants to embed AI in classified military networks
The Pentagon has struck deals with eight major tech firms to bring their AI systems onto classified military networks. These agreements mark a push to make the U.S. military an AI-driven force, enhancing decision-making for soldiers in the field.
The approved technologies will handle highly sensitive data, ranging from secret-level information to the most classified defence systems. The initial list of companies includes Amazon Web Services, Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, SpaceX, NVIDIA, and Reflection. Oracle was later added to the roster. Some of these firms are already under contract, while others are finalising terms.
The AI tools cleared for use can manage data at Impact Level 6 (secret) and Impact Level 7 (highly classified). However, the Pentagon did not disclose deployment timelines or financial details for the partnerships.
Notably absent from the list is Anthropic, whose AI had previously been used by the military. Pentagon CTO Emil Michael criticised the company for lack of cooperation and highlighted the need for a diverse range of AI providers. The exclusion follows a government ban on Anthropic’s technology within defence systems. The agreements aim to integrate cutting-edge AI into military operations, giving warfighters faster and more accurate decision-making tools. With these systems now approved for classified networks, the Pentagon is moving closer to its goal of becoming an AI-first fighting force. The absence of Anthropic, however, leaves a gap in the lineup of approved providers.
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