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Market anchors

Every figure carries a publicly verifiable source. Ceilings are not-to-exceed; obligated dollars are noted where they differ.

DIU JSDT prototype OTAs
ASI + Watchtower Labs
Jan 2026diu.mil
Palantir Army Enterprise Agreement (ceiling)
$10B / 10 yr
Jul 2025army.mil
Govini growth round (>$1B valuation)
$150M @ unicorn
Oct 2025cnbc.com
CDAO realigned under USD(R&E)
Memo signed
Aug 14, 2025ai.mil

Ceiling values are not-to-exceed and not guaranteed spend. Figures sourced from public DoD press releases, GAO reports, GSA records, SEC filings and reputable industry press as of May 2026.

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