AWS Public Sector Blog
Tag: defense
Deploying mission-critical edge applications with AWS IoT Greengrass in disconnected environments
Modern warfare has evolved into a data-driven domain where success often depends on the ability to collect, process, and act on information faster than adversaries. Whether it’s processing sensor data, coordinating autonomous systems, or enabling tactical communications, the edge has become a critical battlefield where decisions are made in real time.
Introducing a custom Mission Resilience Lens for the AWS Well-Architected Tool
AWS is excited to share a custom Mission Resilience Lens (MRL) for the AWS Well-Architected Tool, which provides specialized guidance for architecting resilient mission systems.
Accelerating CMMC readiness: How AWS and Wiz help public sector organizations
For US government contractors and subcontractors, navigating the path to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is no small task. The stakes are high, and the requirements are complex. With the Department of Defense (DoD)—also known as the Department of War—phasing CMMC into new and existing contracts, the pressure to get it right keeps growing. That’s why organizations are increasingly looking for efficient, scalable ways to examine their environments to prepare for CMMC assessments without overburdening teams or budgets.
AWS expands GSCA to classified frameworks to accelerate national security innovation
AWS is expanding its Global Security and Compliance Acceleration (GSCA) partner program to AWS Secret Cloud and AWS Top Secret Cloud, creating a streamlined pathway for bringing cutting-edge capabilities to national security missions. Read this post to learn more.
General Atomics leverages AWS to revolutionize autonomous systems
In a groundbreaking demonstration, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) and General Atomics Integrated Intelligence, Inc. (GA-Intelligence) showcased the power of cloud computing in advancing autonomous air capabilities. By leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS), General Atomics (GA) successfully integrated cutting-edge technologies to demonstrate unmanned air-to-air engagement. The demonstration—which took place on July 8, 2025—marks a significant milestone in the evolution of autonomous military systems and highlights the critical role of cloud computing in modern defense operations.
Cyber Fortress 2025: AWS cloud-based cyber range powers electric grid defense
AWS collaborated with the Virginia Army National Guard (VA ARNG) for Cyber Fortress 2025, an exercise that brought together government agencies, public utilities, and academia to strengthen critical infrastructure defense through collaborative training. Read this post to learn more.
Westway and AWS partner to transform classified cloud innovation
Defense and national security customers are shifting away from legacy systems toward innovative, best-in-class commercial solutions in the cloud that can provide warfighters a superior technical advantage. Nontraditional defense contractors and commercial companies building these solutions face a challenge: accessing classified IT quickly and cost-effectively. Today, we’re excited to announce a partnership between AWS and Westway Services Group LLC that tackles this challenge head-on.
Advancing federal HPC capabilities: New workshop empowers public sector cloud computing
The use of high performance computing (HPC) in federal agencies is evolving rapidly, and AWS is offering an innovative new workshop designed specifically for public sector requirements. The AWS Department of Defense (DoD) HPC Center of Excellence (CoE) has launched the HPC for Public Sector workshop, a comprehensive training program that addresses the unique challenges faced by federal organizations in deploying HPC workloads to the cloud.
Accelerating mission success through digital engineering innovation with SAIC
Federal agencies use AWS and the AWS Partner Network to deliver complex systems efficiently and effectively. Digital engineering (DE) has emerged as a game-changing approach to addressing these challenges. We recently sat down with Christopher G. Finlay, VP of engineering at the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) Innovation Factory, to discuss how digital engineering is transforming the federal space and accelerating mission success.
Hyperscale cloud and the power of partnerships: Helping NATO maintain peace and security
As NATO member countries review their defense needs, technology innovators are transforming the landscape of solutions that national security and defense agencies can consider to address complex threats. In this post, we’ll explore how strategic partnerships between cloud providers like AWS and defense innovators can unlock the full potential of these disruptive technologies for NATO and its member countries.









