Elon Musk to co-lead 'Project Meridian' on future of warfare, announces US War Secy Pete Hegseth
- Posted on October 1, 2026
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In brief
The Pentagon establishes Project Meridian, a strategic initiative led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey to reimagine military capabilities in modern conflict. Under Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's direction, the 120-day mandate focuses on identifying emerging technologies and warfare domains critical to national security. Concurrently, the newly formed Autonomous Warfare Command signals the military's commitment to integrating cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI-driven solutions into defense operations.
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Elon Musk to co-lead 'Project Meridian' on future of warfare, announces US War Secy Pete Hegseth
US Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the formation of Project Meridian to study future warfare strategies. Elon Musk will co-lead this initiative alongside Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich. The project aims to explore and identify key domains and technologies relevant to warfare. It has a strict 120-day deadline to provide findings to military leadership. Hegseth also introduced the Autonomous Warfare Command, emphasizing the need for advancements in military technology.
