Palantir is working with the US Department of Defense to build artificial intelligence that can analyze drone footage.
Palantir
Palantir Technologies Inc. is a data analytics company founded in 2003 with early backing from tech investor Peter Thiel and In-Q-Tel, the venture capital arm of...
Meet the Gods of AI Warfare
In its early days, the AI initiative known as Project Maven had its fair share of skeptics at the Pentagon. Today, many of them are true believers.
AI Warfare Is Already Here
US military operators started out skeptical about AI, but now they are the ones developing and using Project Maven to identify targets on the battlefield.
Drones in the African Battlespaces
C/O Futures Book ReviewLisa J. Campbell22 May 2026Addressing in their book an increasingly prescient topic, the co-editors of Drones in the African Battlespaces, have a background of research in security policy, defense, and global arms concerns. Wayne Stephen Coetzee, a senior lecturer in Political Science at the International Programme in Politics and Economics at the University West in Sweden, has focused his research on security politics, emphasizing the interactions between public and priva
PalantirWatch — Tracking Palantir Technologies
Independent watchdog tracking Palantir's contracts, executives, lobbying, legal exposure, and global footprint.
Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans (Published 2025)
The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology — which could easily merge data on Americans — throughout agencies.
Trump Taps Palantir to Compile Data on Americans (Published 2025)
The Trump administration has expanded Palantir’s work with the government, spreading the company’s technology — which could easily merge data on Americans — throughout agencies.
Seeking a $54 billion arsenal of killer drones, Pentagon turns to former hobbyists
A company that uses drones to analyze golf course grass. Another linked to a firm that hosts aerial light shows. And one founded by a 23-year-old former drone racing world champion. Any of them, the P...
Above the law: Drones, aerial vision and the law of armed conflict – a socio-technical approach
Shiri Krebs is Professor of Law and ARC DECRA Fellow, Deakin University, Geel
The Civilian Impact of Drones: Unexamined Costs, Unanswered Questions | Center for Civilians in Conflict
This joint report from the Center for Civilians in Conflict and Columbia Law School’s Human Rights Clinic is an in-depth look at the US government’s covert drone program and its impact on civilian populations. Our objective is to critically assess US government procedures and standards for ensuring civilian protection and responding to civilian harm from…
African Nations Turn to AI, Drones to Secure Borders - Africa Defense Forum
South Africa has joined Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Tunisia in deploying advanced technology, such as artificial intelligence and drones, to enhance border security. South Africa’s technology upgrade includes four quadcopter drones to monitor locations known for illegal crossings. The drones can operate around the clock and use infrared cameras to track people crossing at night.
Trump praises Palantir as stock has worst week in over a year and Iran conflict drags on
Palantir's Maven platform have reportedly been used in the U.S. military campaign in Iran.
Targeted Small Drone Attacks on Civilians: A Global OSINT Picture
A global OSINT map of targeted small drone attacks on civilians since 2022.
ICRC President criticises drone use in warfare over rising civilian casualties
ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger warns that drones are being used to deliberately target civilians, eroding international humanitarian law.
