Hegseth names Musk, Luckey, Gingrich to Pentagon war study
Defense Secretary Hegseth announced Project Meridian, a future warfare study led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich, and plans for a new 4-star drone command.
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What happened
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a Pentagon study of future warfare dubbed "Project Meridian." 23 Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich will lead Project Meridian. 123 Hegseth also announced plans for a new 4-star drone command. 1
Why it matters
The role marks Musk's first official advisory position in the Trump administration since his public feud with President Trump last year. 2 Musk had departed DOGE before the feud. 2
Sources · 3
[1]Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says
cnbc.com · via Marketaux
[2]Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study
Axios Business
[3]Hegseth announces plans for new 4-star drone command, among other initiatives
Breaking Defense
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