AnalysisPolicyOctober 7, 2026

Pentagon's Tradewinds program fast-tracks AI buys via 5-minute videos

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The DOD's Tradewinds initiative lets contractors pitch AI products in videos under five minutes, granting "post-competitive" status that can shave months off award timelines — in some cases awards in under a week. OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google are listed participants; the White House requested $1.5 trillion for the DOD in its 2027 budget.

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