IBM has made the IBM Defense Model generally available. The purpose‑built AI model is designed for defense and national security, built on IBM’s Granite foundation models and delivered through the watsonx.ai platform.
The model was developed in partnership with Janes, a leading provider of open‑source defense intelligence. It is optimized for defense‑specific tasks and can be deployed in air‑gapped, classified, and edge environments, providing mission planning, reporting, and strategy support while maintaining security and ethical standards.
The launch marks IBM’s entry into the defense AI market, expanding its enterprise AI portfolio into a regulated, high‑value sector. The model’s ability to operate in secure environments positions IBM to capture new revenue streams and strengthen its competitive edge in the growing defense technology space. IBM’s Granite foundation models are among the first open AI models to achieve ISO 42001 certification for AI governance, and IBM has partnered with Lockheed Martin to integrate Granite models into aerospace and defense applications.
The collaboration with Janes brings domain expertise and open‑source defense intelligence data to the model, enhancing its operational context and defense terminology understanding. IBM’s watsonx.ai platform provides enterprise‑grade AI and data capabilities, enabling secure deployment across classified networks.
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