Shares of BigBear.ai Holdings (BBAI) surged 7.13% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, following the company's announcement of a significant collaboration with SMX to enhance maritime awareness for the U.S. Navy.
The artificial intelligence company revealed that it will deploy advanced AI and orchestration technologies to support the U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet. This partnership aims to improve maritime domain awareness capabilities, potentially strengthening BigBear.ai's position in the defense sector.
Investors reacted positively to this news, seeing it as a testament to BigBear.ai's technological capabilities and its growing footprint in government contracts. The collaboration with SMX and the U.S. Navy could open doors to further opportunities in the lucrative defense market, potentially driving future growth for the company.