Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov partners with Palantir CEO Karp on new defense venture

Mykhailo Fedorov, recently removed as Ukraine's defense minister, has secured Palantir CEO Alex Karp as the first investor in a new defense company. The venture signals continued Western private-sector backing for Ukrainian defense innovation despite Fedorov's ouster, and may indicate a pivot toward commercial defense technology. The scope and focus of the company remain undisclosed.