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title: "Palantir CEO Alex Karp Leads First Investment in Former Ukraine Defense Minister's Tech Venture"
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published_at: "2026-09-01T18:51:47.000Z"
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summary: "Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is establishing a new defense-technology company specializing in autonomous weapons and next-generation drones. Alex Karp, the chief executive officer of Palantir, serves as the venture's first lead investor to back the development of AI-guided systems and battlefield robotics. The project focuses on producing low-cost AI missiles and jet-powered interceptor drones for use in the conflict with Russia. Karp and Fedorov previously collaborated on the integration of artificial intelligence into Ukrainian military operations to improve battlefield capabilities."
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# Palantir CEO Alex Karp Leads First Investment in Former Ukraine Defense Minister's Tech Venture

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**Published:** 2026-09-01T18:51:47.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** palantir, robotics, agent

## Summary

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is establishing a new defense\-technology company specializing in autonomous weapons and next\-generation drones\. Alex Karp, the chief executive officer of Palantir, serves as the venture's first lead investor to back the development of AI\-guided systems and battlefield robotics\. The project focuses on producing low\-cost AI missiles and jet\-powered interceptor drones for use in the conflict with Russia\. Karp and Fedorov previously collaborated on the integration of artificial intelligence into Ukrainian military operations to improve battlefield capabilities\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/war/update-palantir-ceo-alex-karp-leads-first-investment-in-former-ukraine-d-95047643>)
- [Story source](<https://x.com/jawwwn_/status/2094824896224219170>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/clashreport/status/2094837908452601911>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2094843654942986393>)
- [Supporting source](<https://x.com/PolymarketIntel/status/2094822984342979019>)