Palantir Eyes Japan Defense Deal | Durham News

Japan’s Defense Ministry is reportedly eyeing Palantir’s Maven Smart System for its Self-Defense Forces, a major win for the AI giant and a sign its military tech is becoming indispensable to global allies. With a valuation nearing $300 billion, Palantir is positioning itself as a top-tier AI powerhouse, not just a contractor, as demand surges from governments worldwide. The system, designed to fuse data for intelligence and command, has already been adopted by NATO and is driving record revenue growth—up 85% year-over-year—with U.S. government sales soaring 84%. Yet, the company faces scrutiny over its work with Israel’s military, prompting some investors to divest over humanitarian concerns, even as Palantir insists its tools support U.S. allies and predate current conflicts. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f0e4c1b0c47452f3