US military reaches deals with 7 tech companies to use their AI on classified systems

The Pentagon partners with seven major tech companies, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Nvidia, to leverage their artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in classified military systems.
The AI resources aim to enhance warfighter decision-making during complex operational environments, according to the Defense Department.
AI is aiding the military in efficiently identifying and targeting battlefield threats, improving weapons maintenance, and organizing supply lines, as detailed by a Brennan Center for Justice report.
The announcement follows legal disputes surrounding AI usage, particularly with Anthropic, which sued the Pentagon over concerns on autonomous weapons usage and surveillance of Americans.
Military personnel are utilizing AI capabilities through its GenAI.mil platform, demonstrating AI’s effectiveness in reducing task completion times.
The partnership intends to empower warfighters with advanced tools to proactively safeguard national security.