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Claude Sonnet 5 available on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud

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Anthropic's Claude Sonnet 5 model is now accessible via Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud (US). This availability enhances capabilities for coding, agentic tasks, and knowledge work within the secure government cloud environment. It integrates with AWS features like Guardrails and Knowledge Bases, keeping data within AWS infrastructure. Users can access Sonnet 5 through bedrock-runtime or bedrock-mantle endpoints.

  • →Claude Sonnet 5 available on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud
  • →Improved capabilities for coding, agentic tasks, and knowledge work
  • →Integration with AWS security and data residency features
Features (1) ›
  • Claude Sonnet 5 available on Amazon Bedrock in AWS GovCloud

    Claude Sonnet 5 is now generally available on Amazon Bedrock within AWS GovCloud (US) regions, offering strong performance for coding, professional work, and agentic tasks. Access is provided through bedrock-runtime and bedrock-mantle endpoints.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Improved capabilities for coding, agentic tasks, and knowledge work

    Claude Sonnet 5 enhances coding by navigating large codebases and completing debugging tasks with fewer corrections. For agents, it offers precise tool calls and better error recovery. It also aids knowledge work by generating spreadsheets, drafting documents, and structuring unstructured material.

Notes (1) ›
  • Integration with AWS security and data residency features

    Amazon Bedrock ensures that data remains within AWS infrastructure and supports regional data residency. The service integrates with AWS-managed features such as Guardrails and Knowledge Bases for enhanced security and functionality.

Read the original announcement →

https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/claude-sonnet-5-govcloud/

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