NATO's top innovation commander told Politico that the alliance has no viable alternative to Palantir's battlefield AI system.

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NATO's top innovation commander told Politico that the alliance has no viable alternative to Palantir's battlefield AI system. "As far as I know, today there is no real competitor for Palantir," said Admiral Pierre Vandier. NATO purchased Palantir's Maven Smart System in March 2025 in one of its fastest-ever procurement deals. Vandier said European companies seeking alternatives must prove they can deliver within months, not a decade.