diff --git a/gradle/java.gradle b/gradle/java.gradle
index 1ae8cc76..ef206e60 100644
--- a/gradle/java.gradle
+++ b/gradle/java.gradle
@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 apply plugin: 'java'
 apply plugin: 'propdeps'
 
-sourceCompatibility = '1.6'
-targetCompatibility = '1.6'
+sourceCompatibility = '1.8'
+targetCompatibility = '1.8'
 
 ext.apacheDsVersion = '1.5.5'
 ext.springVersion = '4.3.27.RELEASE'