Pentagon brings Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to lead future warfare tech study
The Pentagon has recruited Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich to co-lead an initiative called Project Meridian, focused on identifying technology the U.S. military will need for future wars. Over the next 120 days, this panel of industry and policy figures will make recommendations on what weapons and systems should be developed, tested, and fielded, aiming to keep the U.S. ahead as warfare evolves. The group will work under the Pentagon’s chief technology officer.
- Project Meridian to focus on future military tech needs
- Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to co-lead, with others from tech and policy
- 120 days to deliver actionable technology proposals
- New Autonomous Warfare Command announced alongside initiative
- Findings may guide major Pentagon investments
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