The U.K. government has signed a partnership with Palantir Technologies that will see the U.S.-based company invest up to $2 billion in the country. The agreement is expected to generate as many as 350 skilled jobs while bolstering Britain’s role as a hub for defense innovation and economic growth.
As part of the deal, Palantir will establish London as the base for its European defense business, further anchoring the company’s international operations in the U.K.
Investing in Advanced AI
Speaking at the signing, Defence Secretary John Healey said the partnership reflects confidence in Britain’s leadership in defense, data and artificial intelligence. “By harnessing the power of AI, we will boost the effectiveness of our armed forces, ensuring they have the tools they need to keep the British people safe,” Healey said.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp emphasized the scale of the commitment, noting that up to $1 billion will go toward advancing AI-driven defense technologies already used by U.S. and NATO forces. “It will reinforce the U.K.’s position as a major military force protecting the West from our adversaries, and it will underline the U.K.’s status as our largest presence outside of the U.S.,” he said.
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Tech Prosperity Deal
The announcement follows the signing of the Tech Prosperity Deal by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Donald Trump during their state visit to the U.S.
In a related government statement on Sept. 17, London unveiled a record $202 billion in U.S. investment commitments, spanning sectors from life sciences to advanced manufacturing. These include a $134.7 billion pledge from Blackstone over the next decade and a $7.1 billion investment from Prologis in U.K. industries.