Friday, August 14, 2026

Japan weighs Palantir and Anduril AI for military command

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Japan's government is considering deploying Palantir's Maven Smart System, which analyzes intelligence and recommends targets and tactics, and Anduril's Lattice, which fuses sensor data and coordinates autonomous assets, within its Self-Defense Forces command and control structure, Nikkei Asia reported in early August. The proposal aims to close a decision-speed gap with US forces and is expected to feature in revisions to Japan's national security strategy later this year, while Tokyo separately develops a domestic alternative based on Sakana AI.