Scale AI wins a $500M DOD contract through the Chief Digital and AI Office to help sift data and assist in decision-making, after receiving a $100M deal in 2025 (Jen Judson/Bloomberg)

Scale AI has secured a significant $500 million contract from the Department of Defense (DOD) to enhance data processing and decision-making capabilities. This contract follows a previous $100 million deal awarded in 2025, indicating the DOD's increasing reliance on AI technologies for operational efficiency. The partnership with Meta Platforms Inc. underscores the growing intersection of AI and defense sectors.