Pentagon Announces AI Deal with Google, OpenAI, Nvidia, Others
The Pentagon has signed agreements with seven major tech companies, including Google, OpenAI, and Nvidia, to deploy artificial intelligence tools on classified military networks. The initiative aims to establish the U.S. military as an 'AI-first fighting force' amid growing collaboration between the defense sector and Silicon Valley. The move follows the federal government's termination of ties with AI firm Anthropic over ethical concerns and supply-chain risks.
- ▪The Department of Defense signed AI agreements with Alphabet, OpenAI, Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, SpaceX, and Reflection.
- ▪The Pentagon aims to become an 'AI-first fighting force' through these partnerships.
- ▪In February 2026, President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to end relationships with Anthropic.
- ▪The Defense Logistics Agency signed a $48 million contract with Google Public Sector in September 2025.
- ▪Google received a $200 million AI contract from the DoD in July 2025.
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