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Palantir wants to bring back the draft just as the Selective Service preps for automatic registration.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gioino, Catherina 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on Palantir Technologies' recent public endorsement of a universal military draft in the United States. Palantir, a defense and data analytics company with a $10 billion U.S. Army contract and significant government revenue, published a 22-point manifesto advocating for universal national service and a shift away from an all-volunteer military force. This stance coincides with legislative changes mandating automatic registration of eligible men for the Selective Service System starting in December 2026. Palantir's involvement in military projects, including the Pentagon's AI-driven targeting program Project Maven, underscores its deep ties to defense operations. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2026/04, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Military History and Science
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:193145111
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