Sam Altman announced OpenAI reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to deploy AI models on classified networks, with core safety principles including bans on domestic mass surveillance and autonomous weapon systems.
Anthropic said it will keep two contract guardrails with the U.S. Department of War despite pressure to allow any lawful use. The company drew lines around mass domestic surveillance and fully autonomous weapons while saying it remains available for broader national security workloads.
On February 17, 2026, OpenAI announced GenAI.mil with the U.S. Department of Defense. The program sets a first-year contract ceiling of up to $200 million and is structured for use across federal agencies and approved providers.
OpenAI announced on February 9, 2026 that ChatGPT Gov is being deployed within GenAI.mil in partnership with CDAO and Booz Allen. The program starts in isolated government environments and is designed to scale toward 500,000 defense and civilian personnel.
Anthropic announced Claude for Government on January 23, 2026, a model offering tailored for U.S. national security operations. The company says deployment includes policy and safety testing aligned to classified-environment realities, plus procurement pathways through Palantir FedStart and AWS Marketplace.