Elon Musk appointed to US taskforce on future of warfare

The Guardian · September 30, 2026Original source ↗

What happened

Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk will co-lead a government project focused on the future of warfare, alongside Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich. The initiative, named Project Meridian, aims to identify technological capabilities needed for next-generation battlefields and will result in an unclassified public report.

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The taskforce's findings could influence military strategies and technologies that affect national security.

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The findings of Project Meridian could directly influence military strategies and the development of new technologies, impacting how national security is approached. This may lead to changes in defense contracts and priorities that affect your work or industry.

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