GoKawiilPentagon taps Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to advise on future warfare tech
The Department of Defense has launched Project Meridian, an initiative described by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as a study of future battlefields meant to identify weapons and technologies the military will need and propose ways to develop and field them. The effort will be led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, none of whom have served in the US military.
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Musk's SpaceX and Luckey's Anduril already hold Pentagon contracts worth billions of dollars, so their appointment could blur lines between private business interests and government advisory roles. Critics cited in the report suggest the initiative may concentrate more influence and funding among people aligned with the current administration rather than provide independent military guidance.
- Project Meridian will study future battlefield needs and recommend weapons technologies
- Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will lead the initiative despite no military service
- Musk's and Luckey's companies hold existing Pentagon contracts worth up to $4.16 billion combined
Source: engadget.com — Anna Washenko, 2026-09-30
Published there as: “Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare”
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