GoKawiilPentagon taps Gingrich, Luckey and Musk to advise on future-of-war report
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has selected Newt Gingrich, Palmer Luckey and Elon Musk to contribute to a report examining the future of warfare. The exact scope, timeline and format of their involvement were not detailed.
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The choice of a former House Speaker, a defense-tech founder, and a billionaire with major government contracts could signal the Pentagon's growing interest in Silicon Valley-style approaches to military strategy and procurement. Critics may question whether figures with commercial defense interests, like Luckey's Anduril, should shape policy recommendations that could affect future contracting decisions.
- Hegseth named Gingrich, Luckey and Musk to help write a future-of-warfare report.
- The move suggests closer ties between the Pentagon and tech-industry figures.
- Potential conflicts of interest may arise given Luckey's and Musk's defense-related businesses.
Source: gizmodo.com, 2026-09-30
Published there as: “The Future of War Is These Four Jerks, Apparently”
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