Pentagon Launches Project Meridian with Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to Study Future Warfare
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of Project Meridian, an initiative aimed at studying future battlefields and technologies for U.S. military operations. The project will be co-led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey (founder of Anduril), and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich under the direction of Defense Department CTO Emil Michael. They have 120 days to submit findings and propose solutions for developing advanced defense technology. The Pentagon also announced an Autonomous Warfare Command to accelerate autonomous systems development. While Musk's SpaceX supports national security through satellite operations, Luckey’s Anduril has recently secured government contracts for military tech. Critics may question potential conflicts of interest given the involvement of individuals tied to companies with existing defense contracts. This initiative aligns with broader efforts by the Trump administration to prioritize advanced military technology and collaborate with Silicon Valley firms.
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