Claude Models for Government

Direct API Access: DoD IL5 (AWS GovCloud) | FedRAMP High (Google Vertex AI) | Instant New Model Access

What It Is

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.

Authorization Status by Platform

  • AWS Bedrock GovCloud: FedRAMP High, DoD IL4, DoD IL5 - Available Today
  • AWS Bedrock (East/West): FedRAMP Moderate - Available Today
  • Google Vertex AI (with Assured Workloads): FedRAMP High, DoD IL2 - Available Today

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.

Deployment Options

AWS Bedrock (GovCloud)

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

AWS Bedrock (East/West)

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

Google Vertex AI (with Assured Workloads)

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

Why AWS Bedrock GovCloud?

Highest DoD Authorization Available Today

For T901 and Defense Programs: Use AWS Bedrock GovCloud

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.

Why Google Vertex AI with Assured Workloads?

FedRAMP High + Instant Access to Latest Models

For Federal Agencies & Latest Models: Use Google Vertex AI

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.

Use Cases

Claude Code for Defense Software Development

Configure Claude Code to route API requests through AWS Bedrock GovCloud, enabling:

Custom Government Applications

API Integration

Security Features

AWS Bedrock GovCloud

Google Vertex AI with Assured Workloads

GE Aerospace T901 Implementation

Engineering & Development Team

Deployment: AWS Bedrock GovCloud (DoD IL5)

Users: Software engineers, developers, data scientists

Claude Code Development

Configure Claude Code with AWS Bedrock GovCloud endpoint for T901 software development with full IL5 compliance

API Integrations

Build custom integrations between Claude and Siemens Teamcenter PLM for T901 design data analysis

Automated Analysis

Process test data, failure analysis reports, and technical specifications automatically

Manufacturing Systems

Integrate Claude into MES and quality systems for T901 production

Best For

Software Developers

Engineers building on defense programs who need Claude Code with government compliance

Defense Contractors

Organizations handling ITAR data and needing DoD IL5 authorization

API Integrations

Teams building custom applications or integrating Claude into existing systems

DevOps & Automation

Automated workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code

Access Method

AWS Bedrock GovCloud

Prerequisites:

Access via:

# Example: Configure Claude Code for AWS Bedrock GovCloud export AWS_REGION=us-gov-west-1 export CLAUDE_PROVIDER=bedrock export BEDROCK_REGION=us-gov-west-1 # Claude Code will now route all requests through Bedrock GovCloud

Google Vertex AI with Assured Workloads

Prerequisites:

Access via:

# Example: Configure Claude Code for Google Vertex AI export GOOGLE_CLOUD_PROJECT=your-project-id export GOOGLE_CLOUD_REGION=us-central1 export CLAUDE_PROVIDER=vertex # Claude Code will now route all requests through Vertex AI

Comparison: When to Use Each Option

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

Enable Claude Code for Defense Programs Today

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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