Sources: after a deadly school strike in Iran, US Central Command changed its targeting process, integrated open-source data, and upgraded Palantir's Maven (Katrina Manson/Bloomberg)

US Central Command revised its targeting procedures after a deadly school strike in Iran, incorporating open-source intelligence and upgrading Palantir’s Maven platform. The changes aim to improve accuracy and responsiveness in military operations. The update follows a broader shift toward integrating publicly available data into defense decision-making.