Program · United States · U.S. Department of Defense
DoD AI program begun as Project Maven in 2017; the Palantir-built Maven Smart System is used by combatant commands for AI-assisted targeting and command and control.
| Fiscal year | Appropriation | Request | Enacted | Qty | Budget line | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | RDT&E | $2.03B | — | — | 0604122D8Z | Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller)Estimated |
| FY2026 | RDT&E | — | $240M2026-04 | — | 0604122D8Z | DefenseScoopEstimated |
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Obligated is money committed so far; ceiling is the most the award can reach.
Palantir-built AI-enabled software used by U.S. combatant commands for targeting and command and control under the Maven program.
Photo: U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Whitney Hughes · Public domain (PD-USGov-Military-Army)
DefenseScoop · May 23, 2025 · Supports Government award, Program, Program · program system:palantir-maven-smart-system
“In a one-paragraph announcement on Wednesday, DOD revealed its decision to increase that contract ceiling for Palantir's MSS to nearly $1.3 billion through 2029.”
USAspending.gov · May 29, 2024 · Supports Government award, Government award · obligated amount, Program, Program · program participant:palantir-technologies
“Recipient: PALANTIR USG INC; Awarding Sub Agency: Department of the Army; Start Date: 2024-05-29”
DefenseScoop · May 28, 2026 · Supports Cost
“DOD planned to spend more than $103 million for activities associated with that program in fiscal 2025, more than $240 million in fiscal 2026, and is proposing more than $2 billion for fiscal 2027.”
Office of the Under Secretary of War (Comptroller) · Supports Cost · amount
“Title: Mission Command Applications ... FY 2027 2,030.963 Description: This program funds licenses for Joint Force and Services ... The FY 2027 increase of $1,589 million expands access to Maven Smart System (MSS) across the Joint Force and Services”
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