Palantir, Anduril, OpenAI, Scale AI and Saronic did not immediately respond to Reuters’ requests for comment (File). Photo credit: Reuters
Data analytics company Palantir Technologies and defense technology company Anduril Industries are in talks with about a dozen competitors to form a consortium to bid jointly for U.S. government projects, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. Ta.
The newspaper, citing people familiar with the matter, said the consortium could announce agreements with other technology groups as early as January, including SpaceX, Open AI, The companies are expected to include autonomous shipbuilding company Saronic and artificial intelligence data group’s Scale AI.
“We are working together to deliver a new generation of defense contractors,” a source involved in the group’s development told the newspaper.
The consortium will bring together some of Silicon Valley’s most valuable companies and leverage their products to provide the U.S. government with a more efficient way to provide cutting-edge defense and weapons capabilities, the paper added. Ta.
Palantir, Anduril, OpenAI, ScaleAI and Saronic did not respond to Reuters’ requests for comment. SpaceX could not be reached for comment.
Reuters reported earlier this month that President-elect Donald Trump’s planned U.S. government efficiency drive involving Elon Musk has led to a deal with large defense contractors and small companies in areas such as artificial intelligence, drones and unmanned submarines. It was reported that joint projects with high-tech companies may increase.
Mr. Musk, who has been named co-leader of the government efficiency initiative in the incoming administration, has signaled that the Pentagon’s spending and priorities will be targeted for efficiency drives, including at Boeing Co., Northrop Grumman Co., Lockheed Martin Co. and others. This is spreading anxiety among major defense companies. and general dynamics.
Mr. Musk and many small defense technology companies have criticized legacy defense programs like Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet while pushing for mass production of cheaper AI-powered drones, missiles and submarines. They are aligned in what they seek.
This view gives major defense contractors even more incentive to partner with emerging defense technology companies in these areas.
issued – December 23, 2024 8:32 AM IST
