Google has entered into a new agreement with the United States Department of Defense to deploy its artificial intelligence models in classified government operations, according to a report citing a source familiar with the matter.
The deal allows the Pentagon to use Google’s AI tools for any lawful government purpose, placing the company alongside other major players such as OpenAI and xAI, which have also secured similar contracts to support sensitive activities.
Classified networks are used for a wide range of high-level operations, including mission planning and weapons targeting. In 2025, the Pentagon signed multiple contracts worth up to $200 million each with leading AI firms, including Anthropic, OpenAI and Google, as part of efforts to maintain strategic flexibility in defense technologies.
Under the agreement, Google is expected to adjust safety settings and content filters within its AI systems in response to government requirements. The contract reportedly includes provisions stating that the technology should not be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons without appropriate human oversight.
However, the terms also clarify that the agreement does not grant companies authority to influence or challenge operational decisions made by the government.
The report has not been independently verified, and neither Alphabet Inc. nor the Pentagon has commented publicly on the matter.
The development reflects a broader push by US defense authorities to integrate advanced AI capabilities into classified systems, while balancing concerns raised by technology companies over the risks of deploying such tools in military contexts.
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