Sept 23 (Reuters) - Boeing ( BA ) has partnered with

Palantir Technologies ( PLTR ) to use the software firm's AI

solutions platform across the planemaker's defense and space

unit, the companies said on Tuesday.

The tie-up will help Boeing ( BA ) standardize data analytics

across its production lines. Boeing ( BA ) has also tapped Palantir ( PLTR ) to

supply AI tools for several classified projects aimed at

supporting sensitive military missions.

The Boeing ( BA ) unit, called Boeing Defense Systems, operates

production lines for military aircraft, helicopters, satellites,

spacecraft, missiles and weapons.

Palantir ( PLTR ), co-founded by investor Peter Thiel in 2003,

announced a partnership in June for the development of an

AI-powered software system for nuclear reactor construction.

Shares of Palantir ( PLTR ) rose on the news and ended the session

nearly 2% higher.