Palantir Lands $480M DoD Deal, Eyes $10B AI Defense Framework
Palantir won a $480 million DoD contract in 2024, secured a $795 million Army modification in 2025 and could receive up to $10 billion in battlefield AI awards over the next decade. Innodata’s 48% revenue surge to $251.7 million in 2025 underscores intensifying competition with Palantir in AI software platforms.
1. Palantir AI Defense Contracts
Palantir secured a $480 million Department of Defense contract in 2024 to develop the Maven Smart System and in 2025 received a $795 million Army modification under the same program. The broader Army framework could be worth up to $10 billion over the next decade, positioning the company as a central partner in battlefield AI integration.
2. Competition from Innodata
Innodata posted 48% revenue growth to $251.7 million in 2025, driven by its hybrid human-automation AI model designed to support large language model development and evaluation. Innodata’s platform positions it as a competitor in the enterprise AI software space, highlighting the competitive landscape Palantir faces in data-driven model deployment.