# 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]

## What this stands on

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.ru, News)
2. Alex Karp, the CEO of the American technology giant Palantir, has committed to being the first serious investor in the new venture. (Rzeczpospolita, News)
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.ru, News)
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.ru, News)
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, News)
6. Mykhailo Fedorov offered to help the United States develop drone capabilities in exchange for Patriot missile interceptors for Ukraine. (The Kyiv Independent, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
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, News)
11. Alex Karp is set to become the first lead investor in the new company, according to Fedorov's press office. (CNBC, News)
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. (CNBC, News)

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