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Shares of Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) surged 1.58% in Thursday's pre-market session following the announcement of a strategic deal with the U.K. government. The partnership, which involves Palantir investing up to £1.5 billion ($2 billion) in the U.K., aims to establish the nation as its European headquarters for defense and create up to 350 high-skilled jobs Palantir Stock Climbs Nearly 2% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?^[1].

The agreement will see Palantir collaborate with the U.K. military to develop AI-backed capabilities, already tested in Ukraine, to enhance decision-making, military planning, and targeting. This investment is expected to solidify the U.K.'s position as a leader in defense innovation and drive economic growth.

The U.K. Defence Secretary, John Healey, announced the partnership, highlighting its potential to provide the military with advanced digital tools and AI technology to counter emerging threats. Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, expressed the company's commitment to the U.K., announcing an investment of up to £750 million ($1 billion) in advanced AI-enabled defense technology Palantir Stock Climbs Nearly 2% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?^[1].

This move comes at a critical juncture for Palantir, which is facing its first significant challenge in the defense sector from Salesforce's new national security division, Missionforce. Despite this, Palantir's stock has been on a rally, with its market cap reaching $396 billion, leading to comparisons with Cisco's dot-com boom Palantir Stock Climbs Nearly 2% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?^[1].

The new partnership with the U.K. government is a strategic move for Palantir to solidify its position in the defense sector and expand its influence in Europe. Notably, President Donald Trump's visit to the U.K. coincides with a wave of U.S. tech investments in the country, totaling £31 billion ($42 billion) Palantir Stock Climbs Nearly 2% In Thursday Pre-Market: What's Going On?^[1].