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Palantir CTO: U.S. Must Boost Manufacturing for Security

4/1/2026

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Shyam Sankar, Palantir Technologies Chief Technology Officer, argues the United States misunderstands military deterrence and should prioritize production capacity.
In a Fox News Digital interview, he says AI could boost U.S. manufacturing and outproduce China.
Sankar cites the Ukraine conflict to argue the United States must generate weapons, not rely on stockpiles.
He advocates reshoring industrial development to strengthen national security and innovation, while China underestimates the American spirit.

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Story summary

Shyam Sankar, Palantir Technologies Chief Technology Officer, argues the United States misunderstands military deterrence and should prioritize production capacity.
In a Fox News Digital interview, he says AI could boost U.S. manufacturing and outproduce China.
Sankar cites the Ukraine conflict to argue the United States must generate weapons, not rely on stockpiles.
He advocates reshoring industrial development to strengthen national security and innovation, while China underestimates the American spirit.