# Rebellion Defense AI software company focused on military threat detection and decision-making, particularly for naval systems. Notable for its partnership with [[Palantir]] combining Rebellion's Iris software with Palantir's Gotham and Apollo platforms. ## Key Facts - Achieved unicorn status ($1B+ valuation) within ~2 years of founding. - **$150M Series B** (September 2021). - Selected for **[[U.S. Navy]] Project Overmatch** — validating AI-powered defense decision systems for critical naval applications. - ~40 employees as of February 2026 (lean team for a unicorn). ## Products - **Iris** — AI for military analysts to detect threats and process intelligence data rapidly. - **Dispatch** — Operational tasking and resource allocation. - **Nova** — Additional defense software platform. ## Palantir Partnership Rebellion's Iris integrates with [[Palantir]]'s Gotham and Apollo platforms, enabling rapid frontline decision-making. This partnership illustrates how the defense tech ecosystem is consolidating around interoperable platforms rather than competing siloed solutions. ## Cautionary Note Forbes reported on Rebellion being "in a nosedive" — suggesting the company may have faced scaling challenges despite early hype. Worth monitoring as a case study in defense tech startup risk. ## See Also - [[Palantir]] - [[Vannevar Labs]] - [[Dual-Use AI]]