Google, Nvidia and other tech titans sign AI deal with the Pentagon
Key takeaways
- Eight technology companies, including Google, Nvidia and Space X, have struck deals with the Pentagon to help the U.S. military gain an edge on the battlefield.
- The companies will deploy their AI technology on the department’s “classified networks” for “lawful operational use,” according to the agency.
- OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Oracle and AI startup Reflection are among the companies that agreed to work with the Pentagon.
An aerial view of the Pentagon. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais / Associated Press) By Queenie Wong Staff Writer Follow May 1, 2026 3:31 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
Eight technology companies, including Google, Nvidia and Space X, have struck deals with the Pentagon to help the U.S. military gain an edge on the battlefield.
“These agreements accelerate the transformation toward establishing the United States military as an AI-first fighting force and will strengthen our warfighters’ ability to maintain decision superiority across all domains of warfare,” the Department of Defense said Friday.