Google has signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) to provide its artificial intelligence models for classified government use, according to a report by The Information.
The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI systems for “any lawful government purpose,” including applications on classified networks that support sensitive operations like mission planning and weapons targeting.
The deal places Google alongside companies such as OpenAI and xAI, which have also secured similar contracts.
Pentagon AI chief Cameron Stanley confirmed the deal to CNBC, stating that the DoD is expanding its use of AI with Google’s Gemini added to the mix.
The Defense Department has been expanding partnerships with leading AI firms, with contracts worth up to $200 million each in 2025 with companies including Anthropic.
Google’s contract includes provisions requiring the company to adjust AI safety settings at the government’s request. However, it also states that AI should not be used for domestic mass surveillance or autonomous weapons without human oversight.
Earlier this year, Anthropic faced a standoff with the Pentagon after refusing to remove safeguards that restricted its AI from being used for autonomous weapons or domestic surveillance, leading the department to designate the company a supply-chain risk.