Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Field Testing
Projected live-fire testing of the integrated sensor-interceptor loop using the new software stack.
Full Implementation
Target date for the completion of the transition by the close of the fiscal year.
Full Implementation
Program of record status becomes fully effective at the close of the fiscal year.
Official Implementation
Maven officially becomes a program of record at the close of the 2026 fiscal year.
Expected Draft Guidelines
Anticipated release of formal draft rules for federal AI procurement.
Potential JV Launch
Expected formalization of the venture and commencement of enterprise implementation services.
Projected Rollout
Initial deployment across all major military branches scheduled to begin.
Architecture Review
Expected initial software architecture review by defense officials and international partners.
Phase-Out Deadline
Final date for the complete removal of Anthropic models from all federal government systems.
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.
Oversight Transition
Deadline for moving Maven oversight from the NGA to the CDAO.
Collaboration Revealed
Reports emerge detailing the joint development of Golden Dome software by Anduril and Palantir.
Official Confirmation
Reports confirm the Pentagon's decision to adopt Palantir AI as a core military system.
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 Leaked
Internal Pentagon memo reveals plans for 'core system' designation.
Middle East AI Deployment
Full-scale integration of AI command systems marks the start of the 'First AI War'.
Replacement Move
Pentagon reports move to replace Anthropic with alternative AI providers.
Transition Plans Due
Agencies must submit detailed plans for migrating workflows away from Anthropic APIs.
Defense technology leaders Anduril and Palantir are reportedly collaborating on the software infrastructure for the Golden Dome missile defense system. This partnership signals a major move toward AI-driven, software-defined air defense architectures in modern warfare.
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