Palantir Secures $10 Billion U.S. Army Contract to Expand AI and Data Integration Capabilities

In a major move to modernize its digital warfare capabilities, the U.S. Army has awarded a $10 billion contract to software company Palantir Technologies. This long-term deal is focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI), enhancing data fusion, and strengthening digital systems used in military operations. The contract was officially issued on July 31 by the Army Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, under solicitation number W519TC-25-D-0039.

This enterprise agreement will run through July 31, 2035, and consolidates a number of existing contracts where Palantir is already serving as a prime or subcontractor. Now, all those services will operate under a unified structure, streamlining efforts to develop and deploy AI-enabled tools across U.S. Army programs.

Palantir, headquartered in Palo Alto, California, is known for building powerful software platforms that combine both classified and unclassified data to support missions ranging from battlefield planning to counterterrorism operations. The company has built a strong presence within the U.S. defense and intelligence ecosystem, serving agencies such as the CIA, NSA, FBI, DHS, U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, and even the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

As part of this new deal, Palantir will coordinate with multiple defense partners to deliver AI-driven solutions for mission planning, intelligence analysis, logistics, and tactical battlefield support. The systems developed will be used to boost targeting accuracy, speed up decision-making, and enhance the survivability of troops in combat.

Palantir’s platforms are already being tested in high-stakes environments. In Ukraine, the country's military is using Palantir's tools to optimize artillery strikes by processing live sensor data and geospatial information in real time. Ukrainian forces have credited the software with helping to shorten targeting cycles and improve the coordination of fire missions. Beyond combat use, Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General is employing Palantir’s tools to collect digital evidence of Russian war crimes, including photo and metadata analysis to document violations of international law.

This latest Army contract signals a deeper commitment to embedding advanced technologies like AI into the daily workings of military operations. It reflects the growing importance of data and decision-support systems in future conflicts—where the ability to process, interpret, and act on information quickly can determine success or failure on the battlefield.

The funding and specific work locations for this contract will be determined by individual task orders over the contract’s 10-year lifespan.