Claude Code on Amazon Bedrock comes to AWS GovCloud for regulated work
An AWS Machine Learning Blog post walks through configuring Anthropic's agentic coding tool Claude Code on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US) regions. The post states Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5.5 are available there, with Claude Sonnet 5 holding FedRAMP Class D certification and DoD IL4/IL5 authorization, aimed at regulated or ITAR-bound workloads. It details three setup routes — an interactive wizard, manual environment variables, and the Bedrock Mantle endpoint — plus enterprise guidance on pinning model versions, per-user token quotas, IAM Identity Center governance and cost monitoring.
It gives government and regulated-industry teams a concrete path to using an AI coding agent inside FedRAMP- and ITAR-oriented compliance boundaries.
Please note that the following post is intended for informational purposes only. The approach detailed below may not be suitable for all organizations or compliance programs. It is important to evaluate this potential solution against the compliance requirements of your organization and any applicable regulatory obligations you may have.
The availability of Anthropic Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5.5 in the AWS GovCloud (US) Regions introduces an on-ramp for AI-assisted development for workloads with regulatory or compliance requirements, including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Claude Sonnet 5 holds FedRAMP Class D (formerly High) certification and DoD Impact Level 4 and 5 (IL4/IL5) authorization, and Claude Opus 5.5 and Claude Sonnet 5.5 hold FedRAMP Class D certification on Amazon Bedrock (verify current model certification status).
In this post, we explore how to use these models on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US) with Claude Code, Anthropic’s agentic coding tool. With this solution, you can run AI-assisted workflows that speed up everyday development tasks while maintaining compliance alignment.
Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US)
AWS GovCloud (US) Regions are designed specifically for US customers with elevated compliance needs. You can deploy generative AI workloads to sensitive environments while maintaining compliance controls. Amazon Bedrock is built with security-focused features, including:
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