Palantir Wins IDR 7.78 Trillion Contract From US Department Of Defense For Maven Smart System

Palantir Technologies, Banguanven Smart System. (photo: x @PalaltirTech)

JAKARTA- Palaltir Technologies has won a US$480 million (Rp7.78 trillion) contract from the United States Department of Defense for the development of a prototype known as the Maverick Smart System, the department announced on Wednesday. The contract deepens the involvement of the data analytic provider with the Pentagon.

The contract is expected to be completed in May 2029 and follows a single offer submission by the Department of Defense. The Maven system is designed to collect data from various sources to identify military points of interest and accelerate the work of intelligence analysts, according to a description of one of the brigades earlier this year.

Maven Smart System is a prototype project developed by Palaltir Technologies for the United States Department of Defense. The system is designed to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) technology in military data analysis. Here are some important aspects of the Maven Smart System:

Data Collection from Various Sources: Maven Smart System collects data from various sources, including satellite imagery, surveillance videos, and other sensors used in military operations.

Identification of Military Points of Interest: This system utilizes AI algorithms to analyze collected data and identify military points of interest, such as the location of enemy forces or important military equipment.

The Acceleration of Intelligence Analysts' Work: Using AI, the Maven Smart System can accelerate the analysis process usually carried out by human intelligence analysts. This allows for faster and more accurate decision-making in military situations.

Controversy and Ethics: The use of AI in identifying military targets has caused controversy, both among tech workers who are reluctant to engage in military projects, as well as from critics concerned about the lack of human scrutiny in potentially deadly decisions.

The Maverick Smart System project is part of a broader effort by the US military to integrate advanced technologies in its operations, increasing effectiveness and efficiency in intelligence gathering and analysis.

The use of AI in identifying military targets has sparked controversy in the technology sector. Some workers do not want to build a system for war, and critics fear the deadly attack's decision may have minimal human scrutiny.

Palantir has not issued an official statement regarding this contract.