Palantir's 48% Revenue Surge, Anduril's Market Entry, and AI Wargaming by Johns Hopkins - Defense AI Brief #4
August 11, 2025 -
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Palantir Technologies Inc. announced a 48% increase in revenue for the second quarter, surpassing $1 billion, with AI cited as a key growth factor. The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook. Meanwhile, Anduril Industries has entered the U.S. market as the third supplier of solid rocket motors, ending the duopoly of L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman. The company plans to produce 6,000 motors annually by 2026 at its new facility in Mississippi.
Chronos Operations is set to enhance its artificial intelligence initiatives within the U.S. Navy by taking part in the upcoming RAITE 2025 event, which focuses on advancing military technology. Additionally, Shield AI has completed its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system missions in Europe, supporting border and emergency operations under a contract with Frontex. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is working on classified AI wargaming systems for the US Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, aiming to improve military planning efficiency.
Welcome to this week's edition of Defense AI Brief.
Palantir Technologies Inc. announced a 48% increase in revenue for the second quarter, surpassing $1 billion, with AI cited as a key growth factor. The company also raised its full-year revenue outlook. Meanwhile, Anduril Industries has entered the U.S. market as the third supplier of solid rocket motors, ending the duopoly of L3Harris Technologies and Northrop Grumman. The company plans to produce 6,000 motors annually by 2026 at its new facility in Mississippi.
Chronos Operations is set to enhance its artificial intelligence initiatives within the U.S. Navy by taking part in the upcoming RAITE 2025 event, which focuses on advancing military technology. Additionally, Shield AI has completed its V-BAT unmanned aircraft system missions in Europe, supporting border and emergency operations under a contract with Frontex. The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is working on classified AI wargaming systems for the US Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, aiming to improve military planning efficiency.
Palantir Reports 48% Revenue Increase Due to AI
Palantir Technologies Inc. announced a 48% increase in revenue for the second quarter, surpassing $1 billion, and attributed this growth to the impact of artificial intelligence, especially in the US market. Read more
Anduril Joins U.S. Solid Rocket Motor Suppliers
Anduril Industries has entered the U.S. market as the third supplier of solid rocket motors, challenging the existing duopoly. The company plans to produce 6,000 tactical motors annually by 2026 at its new facility in Mississippi. Read more
Chronos Operations to Boost AI in U.S. Navy at RAITE 2025
Chronos Operations is set to enhance its artificial intelligence initiatives within the U.S. Navy by taking part in the upcoming RAITE 2025 event, which focuses on advancing military technology. Read more
Shield AI Completes V-BAT Missions in Europe
On August 6, 2025, Shield AI announced the completion of its V-BAT unmanned aircraft missions in Europe, which supported border and emergency operations under a contract with Frontex. Read more
Johns Hopkins APL Develops AI Wargaming Tools for US Defense
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory is working on classified AI wargaming systems for the US Department of Defense and intelligence agencies, aiming to improve military planning efficiency. Read more
BAE Systems Invests in Oxford Dynamics for AI and Robotics
BAE Systems has invested in Oxford Dynamics, aiming to integrate their AI and robotics technology into BAE's Prophesea platform to enhance defence capabilities. Read more
Destinus to Acquire Daedalean for $223 Million
Destinus, a drone startup, plans to acquire Swiss aviation AI firm Daedalean for 180 million Swiss francs ($223 million) to enhance its AI capabilities in developing strike drones and hypersonic aircraft. Read more
Blaize and Supermicro Launch AI Platform for Edge Intelligence
Blaize has introduced its AI Platform for multi-modal intelligence at the edge, in collaboration with Supermicro. The platform aims to improve decision-making and reduce latency and costs in various industries. Read more
Navy Promotes AI for Zero Trust Authentication
The Navy is advocating for the integration of artificial intelligence to enhance authentication processes within a zero trust cybersecurity framework, aiming to improve security by monitoring user behavior and detecting anomalies. Read more
Korean Air and Anduril Partner for UAV Development
Korean Air has partnered with U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries to co-develop unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Asia-Pacific market, aiming to enhance autonomous aerial defense systems in the region. Read more
African Union's AI Strategy for Counterterrorism
The African Union has launched a strategy to use AI in counterterrorism, but it lacks detailed guidelines for implementation. Read more
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