Summary
The U.S. Army has chosen Palantir to develop TITAN, a Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node, with a $175 million contract. The system will use artificial intelligence and machine learning to process battlefield data. Palantir beat out RTX for the contract and plans to deliver 10 systems, half of which will be advanced. The system will enhance target recognition and geolocation, and detect threats across various domains. The military is increasingly using AI for advanced capabilities in warfare.
Key Points
1. The U.S. Army has selected Palantir, a Denver-based software developer, to develop TITAN, a Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node, through a $175 million contract aimed at advancing battlefield technology with artificial intelligence.
2. Palantir, co-founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel, draws its name from a crystal ball-like object used for communication and intelligence gathering in The Lord of the Rings.
3. Over the next two years, Palantir plans to leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities to process increasing amounts of battlefield data, delivering 10 systems—half of them advanced—to be integrated into tactical trucks.