SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has announced a new partnership with Anduril Industries, a high-tech military manufacturer, to co-develop artificial intelligence (AI) technologies tailored for the Pentagon. This collaboration underscores a growing trend where leading technology companies are increasingly engaging in military projects.

In their joint statement released on Wednesday, both companies expressed enthusiasm about merging OpenAI’s state-of-the-art AI capabilities with Anduril’s expertise in drones, detection units, and military software. However, they chose not to disclose any financial specifics regarding their partnership.