Palantir Technologies Inc (NYSE:PLTR)’s Maven Smart System has been designated a “program of record” by the US Department of Defense, formalizing the company’s artificial intelligence platform as a long-term, funded military capability, according to a report from Reuters.
The designation marks a shift from earlier pilot programs and short-term contracts to a standardized capability expected to be deployed across the US armed forces. Programs of record typically receive stable, multi-year funding and are integrated across service branches, streamlining procurement and adoption.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg outlined the policy change in a letter to defense officials, Reuters reported, saying the move is intended to accelerate the integration of Maven throughout the joint force.
Originally launched in 2017 as “Project Maven,” the system began as a tool for analyzing drone imagery using machine learning. It has since developed into a broader battlefield intelligence and command-support platform that ingests data from drones, satellites, radar and other sources to identify potential targets and threats.
The platform is designed to support operational decision-making by helping commanders assess information and allocate resources, while keeping human operators in the decision loop.
The Pentagon’s move comes as it expands the use of artificial intelligence in military operations. Maven has already been deployed in active conflict environments, where it has been used to speed up target identification and operational timelines, according to Reuters.
Shares of Palantir were up around 4.7% on Monday, down more than 15% so far this year.