Astris AI for Government: A Secure, Integrated Path to Operational AI
Astris AI, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary, has launched Astris AI for Government™-a full-stack platform that moves AI from slideware to operations. It unifies cloud, on-premise, and edge deployments so agencies can build, deploy, and sustain trustworthy AI without vendor lock-in or months of integration work.
The goal is simple: give federal teams the fastest path to integrated, secure AI that supports national priorities and accelerates mission results.
Why this matters for agencies
- Procurement made simpler: a single, integrated ecosystem that works across unclassified and classified environments.
- Security-first: process sensitive data on-site and keep it on-network while delivering real-time insights.
- Open and flexible: combine open-source models from Meta with NVIDIA software and Astris AI's MLOps and GenAI pipelines.
- Mission focus: backed by Lockheed Martin's engineering and domain expertise for high-assurance use cases.
What's in the stack
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) U.S. networks for unclassified and classified regions to meet sovereign cloud needs.
- Government-ready NVIDIA AI Enterprise, including NVIDIA NIM microservices, to accelerate AI and GenAI workloads.
- Open-source AI models from Meta.
- Astris AI Factory MLOps and Generative AI platform capabilities.
- Lockheed Martin engineering and mission integration support.
Use cases you can act on now
- On-site, air-gapped AI: continuously ingest and analyze mission-critical data without moving it off-network.
- Wildfire response: fuse multi-source sensor data to deliver actionable intelligence for the Department of the Interior and first responders.
- National missions: support the Genesis Mission, protect energy and critical infrastructure, and strengthen supply chain and advanced manufacturing.
Key advantages
- Cloud-to-edge deployment in one platform.
- No vendor lock-in; open-source and commercial options side-by-side.
- Data stays where it belongs-on your network and under your control.
- Built for high-assurance operations with clear, government-ready procurement paths.
Availability and procurement
Astris AI for Government solutions are available now through Astris AI, Oracle Marketplace, and commercial federal procurement vehicles. Initial offerings include the Astris AI Government platform on OCI with GenAI and MLOps bundles accelerated by NVIDIA AI Enterprise (including NVIDIA NIM).
Explore details at astrisai.com.
What's next: PEARL
The next phase in development is PEARL™ (Persistent Environment for AI, Readiness, and Learning)-a large-scale AI and simulation environment. Built on secure infrastructure, simulation and visualization tools, and GPU-accelerated computing, PEARL will support operations analysis, domain-specific models, AI test and evaluation, and simulation-to-real integration.
How this aligns with U.S. AI priorities
This initiative supports federal goals for trustworthy, secure AI and accelerates adoption across research, civilian services, and national security. For broader federal context, see the National AI Initiative at AI.gov.
Practical steps for program leaders
- Start with a pilot that keeps sensitive data on-network; define clear success metrics and timelines.
- Use OCI's U.S. regions to segment unclassified and classified workloads cleanly.
- Adopt an MLOps baseline for traceability, audit trails, and controlled rollout/rollback.
- Blend open-source models (Meta) with NVIDIA AI Enterprise to balance speed, cost, and performance.
- Plan T&E and red teaming early; fold results into retraining and deployment gates.
Training and workforce enablement
Upskilling shortens the distance from pilot to production. If you need structured learning paths by role, explore AI courses by job.
Future product and "Safe Harbor" notes
Some items described reflect future plans and may change. Purchasing decisions should be based on currently available capabilities and official contract terms.
Trademarks: Lockheed Martin, Astris AI, and Astris AI for Government are registered trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation.
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