LOS ANGELES -- Defense technology companies Palantir and Anduril announced today they are teaming up on artificial intelligence, joining their Maven and Lattice AI systems and launching a new consortium with plans to include other contractors. Palantir’s Maven Smart System is used for “enterprise mission command” and provides “large-scale operational data and utilizes AI-based capabilities to improve and accelerate human decision-making across joint missions, such as intelligence and fires,” according to a joint statement from the companies. Meanwhile, Anduril’s Lattice...