Anthropic has filed sworn declarations in court rejecting claims by the US Department of Defense that it poses a national security risk. The company argues that the government’s concerns are based on misunderstandings, including allegations that Anthropic sought control over military operations—something it says never occurred during negotiations.

According to company officials, key concerns raised by the Pentagon only appeared later in court filings, leaving no opportunity for clarification. Anthropic maintains that discussions with defense officials had been progressing positively, raising questions about why the dispute escalated so quickly.