The Pentagon officially adopts Palantir’s Maven AI for all branches by Sept. 2026, citing its role in military operations and growing AI reliance.

The Pentagon has designated Palantir’s Maven AI system as a formal program of record, ensuring its long-term use across all military branches by September 2026. The AI platform, which analyzes data from satellites, drones, and sensors to identify threats, will now be overseen by the Pentagon’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. The move follows its use in recent military operations, including strikes against Iran, and comes amid growing reliance on AI for defense. Palantir’s stock has nearly doubled, reaching a market cap of $360 billion, driven by major government contracts. While the company states humans retain control over lethal decisions, concerns remain over AI bias and the use of Anthropic’s Claude AI, flagged by the Pentagon as a supply chain risk.