Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, has taken an advisory role with Italy's defense chief. He was fired by Kyiv and plans to visit the US. Fedorov is launching a new defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
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- ✓ Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, is advising Italy's defense chief.
- ✓ Fedorov was fired by Kyiv.
- ✓ Fedorov plans to visit the US.
- ✓ Fedorov is launching a new defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
What changed
Fedorov's transition to advising Italy's defense minister and his new business venture with Palantir's backing.
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Ukraine's ousted defense chief Fedorov advises Italy's defense minister
Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, has taken an advisory role with Italy's defense chief. He was fired by Kyiv and plans to visit the US. Fedorov is launching a new defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
Why it matters
Fedorov's new role with Italy's defense minister and his planned US visit come after his ousting as Ukraine's defense minister. His new company aims to advance Ukraine's defense technologies. This development highlights the ongoing efforts to support Ukraine's defense capabilities.
What is confirmed
- Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine's former defense minister, is advising Italy's defense chief.
- Fedorov was fired by Kyiv.
- Fedorov plans to visit the US.
- Fedorov is launching a new defense tech company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp.
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp will be the first major investor in Fedorov's new defense company.
Still unconfirmed
- Fedorov offered the US help building a 'drone army' in exchange for Patriot interceptors.
What to watch next
- Fedorov's meeting with US officials
- Development of Fedorov's new defense tech company
- Italy's defense minister's decisions influenced by Fedorov's advisory role
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (17)
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukrainian ex-Minister Fedorov becomes adviser to Italian official, plans to visit US
- politico.eu — Ousted Ukrainian defense chief Fedorov takes advisory role with Italy
- Financial Times — Ukraine’s ex-defence minister touts ‘new history’ in war against Russia with planned tech fund
- Reuters — Ukraine's former defence chief seeks US investment for defence tech fund, FT reports
- Межа. Новини України. — Mykhailo Fedorov Discusses AI Investment With William Taylor in Washington
- The New York Times — Ukrainian Drone Mastermind, Fired by Kyiv, Will Advise Italy’s Defense Chief
- reuters.com — Ukraine's Fedorov says Palantir CEO will be first major investor in new defence company
- The Washington Post — Palantir CEO sets sights on Ukraine as next target
- Business Insider — Ukraine's ousted pro-tech defense minister is launching a new company backed by Palantir's Alex Karp
- Bloomberg.com — Palantir’s Karp Will Back Startup by Ex-Ukraine Defense Chief
- The Telegraph — Palantir boss backs Zelensky critic’s defence start-up
- The Kyiv Independent — Ukraine's former Defense Minister Fedorov to open defense tech firm with backing from Palantir CEO
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