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Macro EconomyMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 28 February 2026•Updated 28 February 2026•

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Pentagon Labels Anthropic a 'Supply Chain Risk' Amid OpenAI Defense Deal

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Key Facts

1OpenAI is currently negotiating a deal with the Pentagon.

3 months ago

Version History

Version 23 months ago

What changed: The Pentagon has formally designated Anthropic as a 'supply chain risk,' an unprecedented move that Anthropic plans to challenge legally.

Version 13 months ago

What changed: Updated the story status from 'advanced negotiations' to a finalized agreement, confirmed publicly by CEO Sam Altman on social media.

OpenAI has officially finalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) to deploy its AI models for national security applications. This milestone coincides with an unprecedented move by the Pentagon to formally designate Anthropic, OpenAI's primary competitor, as a 'supply chain risk.' This designation, which follows the prior termination of Anthropic's government contracts, is expected to significantly hinder the company's long-term growth. Anthropic has stated its intention to challenge the decision legally, while external experts suggest the Pentagon's action may lack legal standing. CEO Sam Altman confirmed the OpenAI partnership publicly, solidifying the company's role as the lead AI provider for defense infrastructure. Analysts expect this shift to benefit strategic partners like Microsoft (MSFT) as AI integration deepens within the military sector.