The Pentagon announced Friday it has reached agreements with seven leading artificial intelligence companies to deploy their AI systems within the Defense Department's classified networks. The companies include OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Nvidia, SpaceX, and Reflection AI.

The agreements are part of the Pentagon's broader effort to integrate artificial intelligence into military operations and establish what officials described as an "AI-first fighting force." According to the Defense Department's statement, the partnerships aim to "strengthen our warfighters' ability to maintain decision superiority across all domains of warfare."

The deals allow these technology firms to provide AI tools and services for classified military applications, marking a significant expansion of private sector involvement in sensitive defense operations. The Pentagon emphasized that these agreements will accelerate the military's transformation toward greater AI integration.

Notably absent from the agreements is Anthropic, an AI company that the Defense Department had previously worked with for classified information. The Pentagon did not provide details about why Anthropic was excluded from this round of partnerships or specify the exact scope of work each company will perform.

The announcement comes as the Defense Department seeks to modernize its technological capabilities and maintain competitive advantages in military applications of artificial intelligence. The agreements represent one of the most comprehensive efforts by the U.S. military to formally partner with major AI companies for classified defense work.