AI is increasingly shaping modern warfare as Palantir’s Maven Smart System supports US military operations in the Iran conflict. Human operators still executed final decisions, but AI systems handled much of the initial assessment. At the centre of this process is Palantir’s Maven Smart System (MSS), a command-and-control platform designed to integrate intelligence across multiple military branches. How Maven Smart System WorksThe Maven Smart System collects and analyses information from drones, satellites, and sensors to identify and classify objects such as vehicles, infrastructure, and weapon systems. However, debates continue over the use of commercial AI in sensitive defence operations, particularly regarding autonomy and ethical constraints.

Source: dna April 11, 2026 04:20 UTC