The U.S. Marine Corps has signed a contract with Palantir Technologies for the Maven Smart System data-centric command and control platform. The military service said MSS will serve as a key enabler for its ongoing modernization.
“As part of Force Design, we’ve made a deliberate effort to support maritime domain awareness and joint fires integration,” commented Gen. Eric M. Smith, commandant of the Marine Corps. “This capability enhances intelligence, targeting and battlespace awareness to aid in faster decision-making, allowing us to sense and make sense more quickly.”
The Marine Corps finalized the contract in August in partnership with the Defense Innovation Unit, the Department of Defense’s chief digital and artificial intelligence officer and the Army Research Laboratory. It gives the entire Marine Corps enterprise, including tactical units within the Fleet Marine Force, access to MSS capabilities.
Palantir’s Maven Smart System Details
MSS is designed to aggregate data from C2 technology stacks used by military services and the Joint Force to create a synchronized and more complete view of the battlespace in real time. The platform is powered by artificial intelligence and automation to advance target management.
“Maven Smart System adds significant value to our ability to support the Joint Force and shows how the Marine Corps is demonstrating its ability to adapt to, harness, and drive the changing character of war,” stated Lt. Gen. Jerry Carter, deputy commandant for information at the Marine Corps. “We continue to look for opportunities to leverage AI and other emerging capabilities at speed and scale.”
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