French defense company Thales has unveiled a new command software called HexaForce, intended to serve NATO forces as an alternative to the American Palantir system. The software integrates data from six domains of warfare—land, sea, air, space, cyber, and electronic warfare—using artificial intelligence to analyze thousands of data points from satellites, drones, radars, and ground units in seconds. This helps military commanders make faster, more informed decisions. According to Philippe Keryer, director of strategy, research, and technology at Thales, HexaForce is described as "an European alternative to Palantir," emphasizing the need for European solutions in military technology. Palantir's Maven Smart System was selected by NATO in 2025 and became operational in June. It merges intelligence data from various sensors, aids in preparing military operations, and accelerates the targeting process. However, European nations are concerned about their reliance on an American company to process sensitive military data, even if the data remains under the control of their armed forces. This dependence could become a strategic issue if U.S. policies change, as American software is subject to U.S. export regulations, potentially affecting access or control. Thales CEO Patrice Caine emphasized that NATO has "enormous needs," and the Palantir system addresses only "a very small part of the solution." He noted that several tenders are currently underway by NATO to equip itself with command and control solutions, including HexaForce and other offerings from competitors. Caine said, "The battle is only just beginning; it is an emerging field, we are only at the beginning of a long journey," estimating the market for such systems will eventually reach "tens of billions" of euros. HexaForce aims to leverage artificial intelligence to analyze ten times more targets per day, increasing from 100 to 1,000. To develop this software, Thales is relying on cortAIx, its specialized unit in artificial intelligence, which employs 800 engineers. The company is also integrating technologies from Artemis.IA, a platform used since 2023 by the French Ministry of Defense to collect and analyze information from multiple sources. This collaboration highlights Thales' efforts to combine cutting-edge AI with existing military infrastructure to meet the evolving needs of NATO.