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Elon Musk co-leads Pentagon study on the future of war.

Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian, a Pentagon study on future warfare, alongside Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.

SourcesAxios20:47 UTCSouth China Morning Post10:03 UTCSave

Key points

From South China Morning Post’s report
  • Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian for the Pentagon study.
  • The study aims to identify domains and capabilities for future warfare.
  • Co-leaders also include Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
  • Project Meridian will include private sector leaders and experts.
  • Findings are due within 120 days.

Why it matters. The study will identify domains and capabilities considered important for future warfare, with input from private-sector leaders and experts.

What to watch. Project Meridian’s findings are due within 120 days.

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC

“Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study”

Key points from Axios
  • SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joins a Pentagon study on future warfare called Meridian.
  • Palmer Luckey of Anduril Industries and Newt Gingrich are co-leaders.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the initiative at Quantico, Virginia.
  • The project aims to forecast solutions for tomorrow's conflicts, not new policy documents.
  • Final findings are expected in 120 days with a public and classified rollout.
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios

“Elon Musk returns to US government for Pentagon war study”

Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian for the Pentagon study.
  • The study aims to identify domains and capabilities for future warfare.
  • Co-leaders also include Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
  • Project Meridian will include private sector leaders and experts.
  • Findings are due within 120 days.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceAxiosUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Axios“Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study”
Key points from Axios
  • SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joins a Pentagon study on future warfare called Meridian.
  • Palmer Luckey of Anduril Industries and Newt Gingrich are co-leaders.
  • Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the initiative at Quantico, Virginia.
  • The project aims to forecast solutions for tomorrow's conflicts, not new policy documents.
  • Final findings are expected in 120 days with a public and classified rollout.
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Elon Musk returns to US government for Pentagon war study”
Key points from South China Morning Post
  • Elon Musk will co-lead Project Meridian for the Pentagon study.
  • The study aims to identify domains and capabilities for future warfare.
  • Co-leaders also include Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
  • Project Meridian will include private sector leaders and experts.
  • Findings are due within 120 days.

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Ranked 4th of 10.

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