“We are planning on a general availability (GA) release this calendar year,” Microsoft noted.
The Strategic Stakes
“If the Pentagon signs up for a Copilot service, that would be a major win for the tech giant,” wrote Business Insider, underlining the business and political importance of such a deal.
While Microsoft has invested heavily in AI tools, monetizing them at scale has remained a challenge. Securing the DoD as a customer would not only provide revenue but also demonstrate trust in Microsoft’s security and compliance credentials.
