The US Department of Defense has confirmed that it utilized Grok, the artificial intelligence platform developed by Elon Musk’s company xAI, during recent military operations targeting Iran.
The admission comes as the United States continues its campaign of strikes against Iranian targets, following President Donald Trump’s declaration that American forces would bomb Iran “today.”
Cameron Stanley, the Pentagon’s chief for digital and artificial intelligence, described the continued use of Grok as “a matter of utmost national security” in a sworn written statement.
The disclosure, first reported by The Information and subsequently picked up by European outlets including NZZ and Svenska Dagbladet, highlights the deepening reliance on commercial AI infrastructure for critical defense functions.
The confirmation arrives amid heightened geopolitical tensions, with peace negotiations between the US and Iran remaining stalled.
The integration of Grok into military operations underscores the strategic importance the US government places on advanced AI capabilities in real-time combat scenarios.
For markets, the news reinforces the growing intersection between defense spending and the technology sector, particularly for companies providing foundational AI models.