The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has signed a $200 million contract with OpenAI to develop cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) systems for national security applications, the Pentagon announced Tuesday.
The agreement tasks OpenAI with creating prototype AI capabilities to address critical challenges in both military operations and defense infrastructure. According to the DoD, the work will be based in the National Capital Region and is expected to be completed by July 2026.
The announcement follows OpenAI’s recent collaboration with defense tech firm Anduril Industries to advance AI-powered solutions for national security missions. The partnership signals growing integration of commercial AI innovations into U.S. defense strategies.
