{
  "id": 5239529,
  "title": "Former Ukrainian defence minister launches Palantir-backed defence tech firm",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/former-ukrainian-defence-minister-launches-palantir-backed-defence",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:36:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/former-ukrainian-defense-minister-mykhailo-fedorov-is-launching-a-defense-technology-company-backed-by-palantir/articleshow/133724341.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was recently ousted from his position, has launched a defense technology company backed by venture capitalist Alex Karp. The investment firm, whose specific technologies and Karp's level of involvement are still undisclosed, aims to turn Ukraine's wartime experience into a marketable product for allied countries. Karp, CEO of Palantir, praised the venture during a video posted on social media, stating that it could bring Ukraine's wartime knowledge and experience to the forefront for other nations. Fedorov, who previously served as a vocal advocate for modernizing Ukraine's military, emphasized that the company will utilize the lessons learned during the ongoing war with Russia to develop technology applicable to both Ukraine and its allied partners.",
  "summary": "Palantir's chief executive, Alex Karp, has stepped into the role of principal investor for an innovative defense tech firm established by former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This enterprise's mission is to leverage Ukraine's battlefield expertise, transforming wartime knowledge into advanced technology solutions for Ukraine and its allies, drawing from the real-life experiences of…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}