AI Giants Battle for Defense Dollars: How BigBear.ai and Palantir Are Reshaping Military Tech
The Pentagon’s AI revolution has created unexpected winners in the defense sector. BigBear.ai, led by former Homeland Security chief Kevin McAleenan, is challenging industry titan Palantir Technologies with innovative military AI solutions. While Palantir dominates with $2.8 billion in revenue and advanced data analytics platforms, BigBear.ai’s modular approach and ConductorOS platform are gaining traction with defense officials. As military AI spending accelerates, these companies are reshaping modern warfare and creating investment opportunities.