# Ukraine’s former defense minister Fedorov to launch defense tech firm backed by Palantir CEO

https://mins.news/en/item/40913

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-01 19:52 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraines-former-defense-minister-fedorov-to-open-defense-tech-firm-with-backing-from-palantir-ceo/

> Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov plans to launch a defense technology company, with Palantir CEO Alex Karp as its top investor. The firm will draw on Fedorov’s ministry experience to develop weapons technologies, prioritizing Ukraine while serving allies and broader global applications. Further details will be announced later.

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