The German military is currently evaluating 30 artificial intelligence tools designed to accelerate decision-making processes on the battlefield. According to Vice Admiral Thomas Daum, head of the German Cyber and Information Domain Service, the development and testing phase is ongoing.
The military expects to present a prototype system by the second quarter of 2027, with full operational deployment planned for 2028. The initiative is driven by the need to process massive volumes of data from drones and satellites, which exceed human processing capabilities.
Most of the tools under consideration are developed by domestic German companies, though the French firm ChapsVision is also participating. The military has explicitly stated it does not intend to purchase the Maven system from the US-based company Palantir.
The decision to avoid US software stems from concerns regarding data sovereignty and technological dependence. While NATO allies currently utilize Palantir's tools for situational awareness, Germany remains focused on developing its own independent technical solutions.
