Oracle has officially joined a coalition of leading AI firms, including OpenAI, Google, SpaceX/xAI, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia, to provide AI tools for classified work at the Pentagon, as announced by the Department of War’s CTO on May 1, 2026. This move reflects a significant shift in Silicon Valley’s approach to defense, as these companies are now supporting national security efforts following years of reluctance. The Department is actively pursuing an “AI-first” transformation under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aiming to enhance military capabilities with advanced technology.

Amazon: Amazon provides AWS cloud services powering scalable AI and data processing for enterprises and governments. Through AWS, it is part of the Department of War’s roster deploying AI in classified settings for logistics and battlefield support. This reflects increasing tech support for military AI initiatives.
Google: Google develops advanced AI models like Gemini alongside its core services in search, cloud computing, and productivity tools. It has finalized an agreement to provide AI systems for use on the Department of War’s secure networks for intelligence and operational tasks. A Google spokesperson highlighted pride in contributing to a consortium aiding national security.
Nvidia: Nvidia specializes in graphics processing units and AI accelerators critical for model training and inference. It has partnered with the Department of War to integrate its technologies into classified networks for defense applications. The deal aids in equipping forces with advanced computational AI tools.
OpenAI: OpenAI is an artificial intelligence research organization developing large language models and frontier AI systems focused on safety and broad utility. It is among the initial companies to partner with the Department of War for deploying AI capabilities on classified networks handling sensitive military data. This agreement reflects OpenAI’s shift toward supporting U.S. national security applications.
Oracle: Oracle is a multinational technology corporation known for its cloud infrastructure, database management systems, and enterprise applications with expanding AI capabilities. It has officially agreed to deploy frontier AI tools on the Department of War’s classified networks to support national security operations. This move aligns with Oracle’s growing involvement in government technology partnerships.
Microsoft: Microsoft delivers Azure cloud platforms and AI-enhanced software solutions integrated across its ecosystem. It has entered agreements to enable AI deployments on Department of War classified networks for national security workflows. The collaboration expands access to frontier capabilities for warfighters.
SpaceX/xAI: SpaceX/xAI encompasses SpaceX’s aerospace manufacturing and xAI’s AI development efforts under Elon Musk, focusing on innovative models for complex problem-solving. The entity has signed on to deploy AI tools within the Department of War’s classified environments for military applications. This partnership supports broader Silicon Valley alignment with defense needs.
Emil Michael: Emil Michael serves as Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at the Department of War, leading tech innovation and acquisition. Formerly an executive at Uber, he was recently Senate-confirmed for the role. He stated that partnerships provide a suite of AI tools for warfighter decision superiority.
Reflection AI: Reflection AI is a venture-backed AI startup developing advanced models for specialized applications. It has reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy its technologies on classified networks, viewed as a precedent for AI lab-government collaboration. A company spokeswoman emphasized support for servicemembers and scientists.
Department of War: The Department of War is the U.S. government agency overseeing military forces and national defense, operating under a secondary title established by executive order for the former Department of Defense. It announced Oracle’s inclusion in its list of AI providers deploying tools in classified settings for warfighters. The agency is prioritizing AI integration to create an AI-first fighting force amid emerging threats.

Anthropic Exclusion: The Department of War labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, prompting removal of its Claude model from the Maven platform and diversification to other AI providers.
Tech-Defense Alignment: Silicon Valley firms are increasingly providing AI tools for classified military work after years of prior reluctance.
AI-First Transformation: The Department of War is establishing itself as an AI-first warfighting force under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s direction.