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- Palantir wins $10 billion, 10-year AI contract with US Army after years of legal pressure.
- Deal consolidates 75 contracts, enhancing Army flexibility in AI and data procurement.
- Legal win against Pentagon procurement unlocked Palantir’s military market dominance.
- Palantir’s soaring valuation reflects investor confidence in its government AI contracts.
Palantir Technologies has secured a monumental $10 billion contract with the U.S. Army, marking a transformative moment for the Denver-based AI and data analytics firm.
The deal, which spans the next decade, streamlines 75 existing software and data contracts into a single enterprise agreement, reinforcing Palantir’s deepening role in U.S. defense modernization.
Notably, this agreement is the culmination of nearly a decade of legal battles. In 2016, Palantir filed a lawsuit against the Army after being excluded from procurement opportunities aligned with its core data analytics solutions. The court sided with Palantir, ruling that the Army violated procurement laws by ignoring viable commercial options.
That case centered around the $6 billion Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), a troubled platform criticized for inefficiency. The court’s decision helped dismantle long-standing barriers that had favored traditional defense contractors, ultimately paving the way for a new “try, buy, decide” procurement model that Palantir has since capitalized on.
From Underdog to Powerhouse
Since its legal victory, Palantir has steadily grown its presence in the defense sector. In 2019, it secured an $876 million Army contract to replace DCGS-A. Earlier this year, the company delivered two AI-powered systems under a $178 million agreement.
In May, the Department of Defense further expanded Palantir’s Maven Smart Systems contract by $795 million to boost battlefield AI capabilities.
This $10 billion enterprise deal marks Palantir’s most significant government contract yet and affirms its evolution from an outsider to a central player in national defense infrastructure. The Army emphasized that the agreement would streamline procurement, reduce delays, and eliminate redundant fees.
The contract not only cements Palantir’s status as a trusted technology provider but also showcases the military’s increasing reliance on software and AI for modern warfare.
AI Shift Reshapes Defense Spending
Palantir’s trajectory aligns with broader trends in military procurement, where software is increasingly prioritized over traditional hardware. The defense software market, valued at $650.5 billion in 2021, is projected to reach $790.3 billion by 2028.
Palantir’s government revenue accounted for $1.2 billion in 2023, demonstrating the high scalability and margins of software-based contracts. With gross margins over 82%, Palantir is positioned to capitalize on defense’s digital transformation.
This decade-long contract provides revenue predictability and strengthens its future cash flow outlook. The Army’s shift signals confidence in AI’s role in battlefield decision-making, surveillance, and strategic planning.
Market Confidence Soars with $375B Valuation
Investors have taken notice. Palantir’s stock has more than doubled in 2025, driven largely by government contracts and AI adoption. As of late July, Palantir’s market cap hit $375 billion, placing it among the 20 most valuable companies in the U.S., ahead of Bank of America and Coca-Cola.
In Q2 2025, the company reported $373 million in U.S. government revenue, a 45% year-over-year increase, contributing to total quarterly revenue of $884 million.
With its next earnings report due August 4, all eyes are on how Palantir will leverage this landmark deal to drive continued growth in both the public and private sectors.
