Why It Matters
Palantir Technologies Inc. has registered Anchor & Arrow LLC to lobby on its behalf on defense issues, according to a new lobbying registration disclosure filed May 29, 2026.
Palantir is a major federal contractor. Its work spans defense, intelligence, and immigration enforcement. Adding a firm with deep ties to the Armed Services Committee signals a continued focus on defense-related federal business. The lobbying client registration covers defense broadly, with no specific bills or issues named in the filing.
By the Numbers
The filing lists four lobbyists from Anchor & Arrow:
- Danny Rogers, Government Affairs and Public Policy Coordinator
- Christopher Zumbar, Vice President, Government Affairs
- John Noonan, Anchor & Arrow's President; former staff on the House Armed Services Committee across the 112th, 113th, and 114th Congresses; also has experience with Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR)
- Tyler Jensen, Executive Vice President, Public Policy; former staffer for Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA-9), the longtime ranking Democrat on House Armed Services
No dollar amount is listed in this initial lobbying registration disclosure, consistent with LDA registration requirements for new client filings.
The Agenda
The filing covers Defense (DEF) as the sole issue area. No specific legislation is identified. No specific issues are described in the disclosure. The lobbying disclosure act filing does not name any bills or targeted programs. Given the broad issue code, the scope of potential activity is wide, but the report does not specify further.
Broader Context
Palantir has become one of the most politically prominent tech companies in Washington. Member communications over the past year reflect that visibility, though not always favorably.
On the defense side, the company has drawn positive attention from Republican members:
- Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) met with Palantir last September to discuss modernizing the shipbuilding industrial base and U.S. maritime dominance.
- Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) hosted Palantir's CTO in November 2025 to discuss the use of AI to strengthen the U.S. military.
- Rep. Gallagher attended a Palantir-Panasonic facility opening tied to advanced manufacturing and defense.
At the same time, Palantir faces significant political headwinds. A June 2025 press release from Sen. Edward Markey (D-MA), joined by Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, demanded answers from CEO Alex Karp about Palantir's role in building a government-wide database of Americans' sensitive data. That letter explicitly referenced a $795 million Department of Defense contract (potentially growing to $1.3 billion) for data fusion and AI programs across the U.S. military.
Democratic members have also raised concerns about Palantir's role in immigration enforcement. Multiple members cited the company's work with ICE, its data surveillance tools, and conflicts of interest involving administration officials who hold Palantir stock.
Between the Lines
The lobbying registration disclosure arrives amid an active congressional environment around defense technology and AI. Several member communications in the past year have touched directly on Palantir's defense work:
- Sen. Cramer's September 2025 meeting with Palantir focused on shipbuilding, an area of growing congressional interest tied to naval modernization.
- Sen. Banks' November 2025 engagement centered on military AI, a priority area for the Armed Services committees in both chambers.
- Sen. Markey's June 2025 letter raised Privacy Act concerns about Palantir's DoD contract, putting the company's defense work under congressional scrutiny from the left.
There are relevant bills and oversight activities tied to defense AI, data privacy, and government contracting (all issue areas that intersect with Palantir's federal business), though none are named in this federal lobbying disclosure.
The Bottom Line
Palantir has brought on Anchor & Arrow LLC, a firm with a direct Armed Services Committee pedigree, to lobby on defense. The lobbying registration deadline was met with a May 29 signing. No specific issues or legislation are named in the filing, so the precise targets of this effort remain unclear. What is clear: Palantir is investing in defense-focused representation at a moment when its government contracts are drawing both congressional support and scrutiny.