Pentagon adds new Gemini (GOOG) models to its AI portal

The Pentagon's addition of new Gemini models from Google to its AI portal suggests a significant escalation in the adoption of advanced AI technologies for defense applications.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 27 Apr 2026, 15:29 UTCOn the live feed at 15:09 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This move may enhance Google's standing in the AI space, potentially benefiting its stock and the tech sector, while underlining the increasing intersection of defense and technology industries.

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