# Google, Nvidia and SpaceX are among the companies that have struck deals with the Pentagon.

*aerospace · news · 2026-05-01 · Los Angeles Times*

## Key points

- Eight tech companies, including Google, Nvidia, and SpaceX, have secured Pentagon AI deployment deals.
- Nvidia's Pentagon agreement specifically uses its Nemotron AI models, excluding its semiconductor chips.
- The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk, prompting federal agencies to halt use of its tools.
- Some companies have active Pentagon contracts, while others' formal contracts are still being finalized.
- The Pentagon seeks diversified AI partners after disputes over Anthropic's attempted veto on military usage.

**Companies:** Google, Nvidia, SpaceX, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Oracle, OpenAI, Anthropic
**Countries:** United States

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