Google, owned by Alphabet Inc., has joined a growing group of technology firms partnering with the US Department of Defense to supply artificial intelligence models for classified government work, according to a media report.
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The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI systems for “any lawful government purpose,” placing the company alongside OpenAI and xAI, which have also secured similar contracts.
Classified networks are used for highly sensitive operations, including mission planning and weapons targeting. Reports indicate that the Pentagon signed agreements worth up to $200 million each with major AI developers in 2025, including Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google.
The deal reportedly includes provisions requiring Google to adjust AI safety settings and filters at the government’s request. However, it also states that the technology is not intended for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons without human oversight.
At the same time, the agreement clarifies that it does not grant companies the authority to control or veto lawful government decisions.
The development reflects broader efforts by the Pentagon to integrate advanced AI into defence operations while maintaining operational flexibility, even as concerns persist over the ethical use of AI in military contexts.
Neither Google nor the US Department of Defense has officially commented on the report, which could not be independently verified.
