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Palantir CEO Alex Karp becomes the first major investor in Mykhailo Fedorov’s new defense‑tech venture, aiming to turn Ukraine’s battlefield tech into NATO‑friendly products; terms were undisclosed, signaling Palantir’s deeper push into defense as government contracts support growth and the company maintains strong Q3 guidance.
Palantir Technologies’ stock fell about 7% after Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber, a defense-focused AI model restricted to government authorities and critical infrastructure operators through Google’s Fairwind Program, signaling intensified competition for government AI tools and prompting investors to reassess Palantir’s high valuation amid the new competitive pressure.
Palantir remains a dominant player in defense AI with strong revenue growth, but its high valuation prompts investors to consider competitors like ServiceNow, C3.ai, IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, and SAIC, which are also benefiting from government contracts and AI demand, though at different growth and valuation levels.
BigBear.ai (BBAI), a defense-focused AI solutions company, has seen a 74% rise in 2025 and is currently trading 4% higher pre-market, driven by new contracts and its VANE battlefield platform. Despite modest revenue growth and a $7 million EBITDA loss in Q1 2025, its $385 million backlog suggests potential for future growth. Ownership is primarily held by public investors (64.9%), with major stakes held by BBAI Ultimate Holdings and Vanguard. Wall Street is divided on its prospects, with a moderate buy rating and a price target indicating a potential 24% downside.