Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Launches Defense Tech Firm Backed by Palantir

Palantir’s Karp Will Back Startup by Ex-Ukraine Defense Chief

Alex Karp, Palantir Technologies Inc.’s chief executive officer, is set to become the first major investor in a defense technology company proposed by Ukraine’s former defense minister as the country continues to battle invading Russian forces.

By Sonya Dymova

Ukraine's ousted pro-tech defense minister is launching a new company backed by Palantir's Alex Karp

Mykhailo Fedorov and Palantir CEO Alex Karp Danylo Antoniuk/ Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images; Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP via Getty Images Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense tech startup after his ouster this summer. Palantir CEO Alex Karp will be the new company's first lead investor. Fedorov says the company will turn Ukraine's wartime tech lessons into new capabilities. Mikhailo Fedorov, who helped drive rapid innovation in battlefield technology, particularly drones, before...

Ukraine’s Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company - The Straits Times

Ukraine’s Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company  The Straits Times

Ukraine's former Defense Minister Fedorov to open defense tech firm with backing from Palantir CEO

"Now we want to use this experience to build technologies that will strengthen Ukraine, help our allies, and ultimately make the world safer," former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said.

By Volodymyr Ivanyshyn

Fedorov announces creation of own defense tech company

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the creation of his own defense tech company.