Boeing is teaming up with Palantir Technologies to bring more artificial intelligence (AI) into the heart of US defense work — from factory floors to secret programs.
The deal, announced at the recent Air, Space & Cyber Conference in Maryland, centers on Palantir’s Foundry platform, an AI-enabled control room that organizes data from multiple systems into a single clear view for engineers, analysts, and decision-makers.
Foundry connects legacy and modern systems without tearing them down, cutting out silos, and helping teams act on information faster.
Boeing runs more than a dozen defense production lines for jets, helicopters, satellites, spacecraft, missiles, and weapons. With Foundry, the company aims to streamline how data flows across all those sites and accelerate turning insights into action.
The collaboration also extends into classified work, where AI could give US forces an edge in highly sensitive missions.
“Palantir is on the cutting edge when it comes to leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate getting critical products, services and capabilities in the hands of military operators,” said Steve Parker, CEO of Boeing Defense, Space and Security.
“This collaboration is a natural fit that brings together two great companies with a common mission: supporting uniformed personnel in protecting freedom around the world.”
No Room to Slow Down
Speaking on the collaboration, Mike Gallagher, Palantir’s head of defense, said the tie-in with Boeing is about ensuring US forces get what they need to stay ahead.
He noted that the two companies want to move faster on production and innovation so advanced systems reach the field sooner, not years down the line.
“America’s enemies aren’t slowing down and neither can we,” Gallagher said.
Boeing, headquartered in Virginia, is currently one of the world’s biggest aerospace companies and top US exporters, building and supporting aircraft and space systems for over 150 countries.
Meanwhile, Colorado-based Palantir is a software company known for its AI and data platforms, helping governments, militaries, and businesses tackle some of their toughest and most sensitive challenges.
