Palantir

Jun- 2026 -

9 June

French Armed Forces Soldiers monitor the observation point during a live fire exercise of the CAESAR howitzer

France to Present AI Rival to Palantir’s Maven in NATO Drill

France will field-test its artificial intelligence-powered battlefield command system, Arcadia, during a major NATO exercise in Poland this month, pitching it as an alternative to the US-built Maven platform.

Mar- 2026 -

16 March

Technology

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Tate enters data into his portable maintenance computer in front of an F-22A Raptor aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2009. Tate and the jet are deployed from the 27th Fighter Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, Va. (DoD photo by Master Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force. (Released))

Rojoef Manuel

GE Aerospace, Palantir Launch AI Push to Keep More US Military Planes in the Air

The companies said the goal is to spot problems earlier, untangle supply chain bottlenecks, and help sustain a larger share of mission-ready aircraft.

Feb- 2026 -

4 February

Americas

U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Morales, assigned to 41st Field Artillery Brigade, updates Soldier information in a battalion aid station during Saber Guardian 25, Cincu Training Area, Romania, June 13, 2025. The aid station enables rapid triage, treatment, and evacuation of casualties, ensuring readiness and lifesaving support in austere operational environments. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Hunter Carpenter) Demonstrating global deterrence and the U.S. Army’s ability to rapidly deploy U.S.-based combat power in Europe and the Arctic region alongside Allies and partners, DEFENDER 25 brings U.S. troops together with forces from 29 Allied and partner nations to build readiness through large-scale combat training from May 11-June 24, 2025. DEFENDER 25 increases the lethality of the NATO alliance through large-scale tactical training maneuvers and long-range fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multinational environment and leverages host nation capabilities to increase the U.S. Army’s operational reach. During three large-scale combat training exercises—Swift Response, Immediate Response, and Saber Guardian—Ally and partner forces integrate and expand multi-domain operations capability, demonstrating combined command and control structures and readiness to respond to crisis and conflict.

Christine Casimiro

US Army’s ‘VECTOR’ AI Talent Tool Sparks Debate After Short-Lived Debut

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to help soldiers draft performance evaluations and prepare for promotion boards had a brief run in the US Army, prompting discussions over the challenges of adopting AI into military processes.

Oct- 2025 -

29 October

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Red Cat’s ‘Black Widow’ Drone Masters GPS-Denied Skies With Palantir Software

Red Cat’s “Black Widow” drone flew through a signal-denied environment, marking the first instance a US Army-certified drone using visual navigation.

6 October

Technology

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Palantir’s $1.3B ‘Maven’ AI Platform Goes Tactical With Picogrid Integration

Maven Smart System is a US $1.3-billion AI platform, now linked to the battlefield through Picogrid’s Legion software, connecting sensors, drones, and command centers in real time.

Sep- 2025 -

29 September

Technology

A transport aircraft under construction. Photo: Boeing

Rojoef Manuel

Boeing, Palantir Join Forces to Put AI at Core of Defense Ops

Boeing is teaming up with Palantir Technologies to bring more artificial intelligence into the heart of US defense work — from factory floors to secret programs.

4 September

Americas

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

Lockheed Martin Chosen to Shape US Army’s Next-Gen Battle Network

Lockheed Martin has landed a US Army deal to prototype the Next Generation Command and Control system as part of a push to use data-driven tools to speed up battlefield decision-making.

Aug- 2025 -

2 August

Americas

Spc. Brandon O’Neal serves as a sensor manager with the 10th Missile Defense Battery at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. There are five missile defense batteries located worldwide that operate the AN/TPY-2 radars in forward-based mode conducting ballistic missile search, track and discrimination operations in support of regional and homeland defense. Additionally, the Forward-Based Mode Radar enables space operations by conducting data collection. (U.S. Army photo)

Staff Writer With AFP

Palantir Gets US Army Contract Worth Up to $10B

Palantir, the powerful data and AI company with deep ties to US national security bodies, has won a multi-billion-dollar contract to run US Army software and data.

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