Direct API Access: DoD IL5 (AWS GovCloud) | FedRAMP High (Google Vertex AI) | Instant New Model Access
Access Claude models programmatically through FedRAMP High and DoD Impact Level authorized cloud infrastructure. Ideal for developers, engineers, and organizations building custom applications, integrations, or using Claude Code for government programs.
New Model Availability: When Anthropic releases new Claude models, they are instantly usable at FedRAMP-High on Google Vertex (with Assured Workloads) and FedRAMP-Moderate in AWS East/West regions. No waiting for additional authorization.
Security: ✅ FedRAMP High, ✅ DoD IL4, ✅ DoD IL5
Access Method: API, SDK, AWS Console
New Models: Available after additional authorization process
Best for: Defense contractors, ITAR workloads, DoD IL5 requirements
Security: ✅ FedRAMP Moderate
Access Method: API, SDK, AWS Console
New Models: ✅ Instantly available upon Anthropic release
Best for: Federal agencies, non-CUI workloads, fastest access to new models
Security: ✅ FedRAMP High, ✅ DoD IL2
Access Method: API, SDK, Google Cloud Console
New Models: ✅ Instantly available upon Anthropic release
Best for: Federal agencies, CUI workloads, organizations preferring Google Cloud
Highest DoD Authorization Available Today
AWS Bedrock in GovCloud provides DoD IL5 authorization today, making it the recommended deployment for all defense contractor work, ITAR-controlled data, and DoD collaboration.
FedRAMP High + Instant Access to Latest Models
Google Vertex AI with Assured Workloads provides FedRAMP High authorization with instant access to new models, making it ideal for federal civilian agencies and organizations that need the latest Claude capabilities without waiting for additional authorizations.
Configure Claude Code to route API requests through AWS Bedrock GovCloud, enabling:
Deployment: AWS Bedrock GovCloud (DoD IL5)
Users: Software engineers, developers, data scientists
Configure Claude Code with AWS Bedrock GovCloud endpoint for T901 software development with full IL5 compliance
Build custom integrations between Claude and Siemens Teamcenter PLM for T901 design data analysis
Process test data, failure analysis reports, and technical specifications automatically
Integrate Claude into MES and quality systems for T901 production
Engineers building on defense programs who need Claude Code with government compliance
Organizations handling ITAR data and needing DoD IL5 authorization
Teams building custom applications or integrating Claude into existing systems
Automated workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code
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Prerequisites:
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| Requirement | AWS Bedrock GovCloud |
AWS Bedrock East/West |
Google Vertex AI (Assured Workloads) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoD IL5 (ITAR/CUI) | ✅ Available Today | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| DoD IL4 | ✅ Available Today | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| FedRAMP High | ✅ Yes | ❌ Moderate Only | ✅ Yes |
| FedRAMP Moderate | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Instant New Model Access | ❌ Requires Authorization | ✅ Instant | ✅ Instant |
| Claude Code Support | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Custom Applications | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Defense Contractor Work | ✅ Best Choice | ❌ Limited | ⚠️ IL2 Only |
AWS Bedrock GovCloud provides DoD IL5 authorization NOW - no waiting for IL5/IL6 approvals. Start using Claude Code on T901 and other defense programs immediately.
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