Palantir首席执行官亚历克斯·卡普（Alex Karp）带领这家军事软件公司跻身全球25家最具价值公司之列。图片来源：Andrew Caballero-Reynolds—Getty Images 亚历克斯·卡普，这位满头卷发的防务软件公司Palantir首席执行官，在应对批评方面早已驾轻就熟。今年4月，在华盛顿特区举办的以科技政策为主题 的"山谷论坛"接受采访时，一名抗议者从楼座朝他大声叫嚷，卡普却相当冷静地回应，告诉观众他认为对方有权表达自身观点。 然而本周——在Palantir于周一公布格外亮眼的财报后——卡普难得停下来，享受公司迅猛的发展势头，并对批评者予以回击。 总部位于丹佛的Palantir本周首次实现季度营收突破10亿美元，其增长数据远超分析师预期。Palantir股价飙升至每股超160美元，较去年同期增长555%。 截至周二收盘，Palantir市值已逼近4090亿美元，成为全球第23大最具价值公司，紧随强生公司（Johnson & Johnson）之后，后者的营收是Palantir的23倍 有余，员工数量是其35倍有余。 在周一的财报电话会议上，这位拥有新古典主义社会理论博士学位的卡普开 ...

Industry Rating - The report maintains an investment rating of "Outperform" for the industry [1]. Core Insights - The future battlefield will be centered around data, algorithms, and computing power, with fully AI-enabled human-machine integrated forces being essential for gaining the upper hand in future conflicts [2][8]. - The global military drone market is experiencing rapid growth, projected to exceed $50 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.15% from 2024 to 2032, driven by advancements in AI-enabled drone technology [2][45]. Summary by Sections Military AI and Drone Technology - The integration of AI and unmanned technologies is transforming modern warfare, as evidenced by the significant potential demonstrated in the Russia-Ukraine conflict [3]. - Companies like Palantir and Anduril Industries are leading the charge in military AI innovation, with plans to form a commercial consortium to capture a larger share of the $850 billion annual U.S. defense budget [3][39]. - The military drone market is expected to grow from $16.07 billion in 2024 to $47.16 billion by 2032, with North America being the largest market [45][44]. Unmanned Combat Operations - Unmanned combat operations are categorized into reconnaissance, harassment, precision strikes, saturation attacks, and support enhancements, marking a shift towards a drone-centric combat paradigm [29]. - The report highlights the effectiveness of drones in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, where drones accounted for 42.47% of vehicle strikes, surpassing traditional artillery [33]. AI-Driven Decision Making - The concept of "human-machine integration" is crucial, where human commanders will still play a central role in decision-making, while machines will assist through data processing and real-time analysis [7]. - AI technologies are enhancing military capabilities by providing real-time data processing and autonomous decision-making, significantly improving operational efficiency [8][39]. Key Companies to Watch - The report suggests focusing on key players in military AI chips and data analytics, including KST, Fudan Microelectronics, and others [4]. - Companies like Palantir and Anduril are highlighted for their innovative approaches in AI and unmanned systems, with significant contracts and partnerships in the defense sector [85][97].