The Pentagon has signed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection AI and Amazon Web Services to deploy advanced AI tools on classified networks, expanding a roster that includes SpaceX, OpenAI and Google. The Defense Department said the deals enable lawful operational use and advance its goal of becoming an “AI-first” military. Officials confirmed the arrangements anonymously. AWS said it will continue supporting military modernization, while Microsoft declined comment and Nvidia and Reflect

2026-05-01

The Pentagon has signed agreements with Nvidia, Microsoft, Reflection AI and Amazon Web Services to deploy advanced AI tools on classified networks, expanding a roster that includes SpaceX, OpenAI and Google. The Defense Department said the deals enable lawful operational use and advance its goal of becoming an “AI-first” military. Officials confirmed the arrangements anonymously. AWS said it will continue supporting military modernization, while Microsoft declined comment and Nvidia and Reflection did not respond.