Palantir Expands Defense Contracts as Stock Hits Record Highs Before Pullback
The company secures a $36.8 million deal with U.S. Special Operations Command and strengthens its position in AI-powered defense technologies.
- Palantir Technologies announced an expanded $36.8 million contract with U.S. Special Operations Command to serve as the lead software integrator for its Mission Command System.
- The contract includes deploying Palantir's Mission Manager software, enhancing operational readiness and decision-making through advanced AI capabilities.
- Palantir shares hit a record $80.91 on Monday morning but later fell by over 4%, closing at $73.14, following a 320% year-to-date increase in stock value.
- The company recently formed partnerships with defense firms Anduril, Booz Allen Hamilton, and L3Harris, further solidifying its role in AI-driven defense solutions.
- Palantir's CEO described the company as an emerging 'juggernaut,' with six consecutive quarters of revenue growth and accelerating demand for its AI technologies.