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Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Launches Military Tech Venture with Palantir Backing

Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov announced a new defense technology company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.

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Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, announced the creation of a new company dedicated to developing military technologies and modern warfare solutions. [1] Alex Karp, the CEO of the American technology giant Palantir, has committed to being the first serious investor in the new venture. [2] Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Palantir is one of the greatest threats to the modern world. [3] The new company's mission is to leverage Fedorov's experience in modern technological warfare to strengthen Ukraine and develop defense technologies for a safer global future. [4] Mykhailo Fedorov served as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine for six months before being dismissed in July amidst political disputes with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. [5] Mykhailo Fedorov offered to help the United States develop drone capabilities in exchange for Patriot missile interceptors for Ukraine. [6] Mykhailo Fedorov stated in a press release that the new firm will prioritize Ukraine and leverage unique experience gained during the full-scale war to transform modern warfare. [7] Mykhailo Fedorov's team stated that the initiative aims to convert wartime knowledge into commercial products to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and assist allied nations. [8] The primary objective of the new company is to leverage the technological advancements and modern combat experience gained during the conflict with Russia. [9] This investment represents Alex Karp's first major venture into this specific initiative, highlighting the potential for war-developed technologies to extend beyond Ukraine's borders. [10] Alex Karp is set to become the first lead investor in the new company, according to Fedorov's press office. [11] Alex Karp said in a video posted by Fedorov on X that the company could bring Ukraine's knowledge and experience of warfare as a product to allied countries. [12]
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  1. Mykhailo Fedorov, the former Minister of Defense of Ukraine, announced the creation of a new company dedicated to developing military technologies and modern warfare solutions. · Lenta.ruRussia
  2. Alex Karp, the CEO of the American technology giant Palantir, has committed to being the first serious investor in the new venture. · Rzeczpospolita
  3. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Palantir is one of the greatest threats to the modern world. · Lenta.ruRussia
  4. The new company's mission is to leverage Fedorov's experience in modern technological warfare to strengthen Ukraine and develop defense technologies for a safer global future. · Lenta.ruRussia
  5. Mykhailo Fedorov served as the Minister of Defense of Ukraine for six months before being dismissed in July amidst political disputes with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. · Rzeczpospolita
  6. Mykhailo Fedorov offered to help the United States develop drone capabilities in exchange for Patriot missile interceptors for Ukraine. · The Kyiv Independent
  7. Mykhailo Fedorov stated in a press release that the new firm will prioritize Ukraine and leverage unique experience gained during the full-scale war to transform modern warfare. · The Kyiv Independent
  8. Mykhailo Fedorov's team stated that the initiative aims to convert wartime knowledge into commercial products to enhance Ukraine's defense capabilities and assist allied nations. · Ekonomim
  9. The primary objective of the new company is to leverage the technological advancements and modern combat experience gained during the conflict with Russia. · Ekonomim
  10. This investment represents Alex Karp's first major venture into this specific initiative, highlighting the potential for war-developed technologies to extend beyond Ukraine's borders. · Ekonomim
  11. Alex Karp is set to become the first lead investor in the new company, according to Fedorov's press office. · CNBCUnited States
  12. Alex Karp said in a video posted by Fedorov on X that the company could bring Ukraine's knowledge and experience of warfare as a product to allied countries. · CNBCUnited States
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