Last mentioned: Mar 21, 2026
Full Implementation
Target date for the completion of the transition by the close of the fiscal year.
Official Implementation
Maven officially becomes a program of record at the close of the 2026 fiscal year.
Oversight Transition
Deadline for moving Maven oversight from the NGA to the CDAO.
Oversight Transfer
Deadline for moving Maven oversight from NGA to the Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office.
Public Disclosure
Reports emerge detailing the Pentagon's plan to adopt Palantir AI as a core military system.
Public Disclosure
Details of the memo are first reported, revealing the Pentagon's long-term commitment to Palantir AI.
Memo Issued
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg signs the memo designating Maven as a program of record.
Feinberg Memo Signed
Deputy Secretary of Defense Steve Feinberg signs the order to elevate Maven to a program of record.
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially designated Palantir’s Maven AI system as a 'program of record,' ensuring long-term funding and integration across all military branches. This move transitions the command-and-control software from an intelligence-led project to a cornerstone of the Pentagon's broader AI-enabled combat strategy.
The U.S. Department of Defense has officially designated Palantir’s Maven Smart System as a 'program of record,' securing long-term funding and cementing its role as the military's primary AI-driven targeting platform. This strategic shift moves oversight to the Chief Digital Artificial Intelligence Office and positions AI-enabled decision-making as a cornerstone of U.S. defense strategy.