How corporations have collaborated with US military over the decades

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March 12, 2026
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The U.S. military is using AI tools in the Iran war, part of decades of Pentagon-tech collaboration.

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The US military is currently using AI tools during the Iran war. The Pentagon's collaboration with technology companies spans multiple decades beyond this current conflict.

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