Hegseth taps Musk, Gingrich and Luckey for Pentagon warfare review
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Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday during his second State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico that Elon Musk, Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will lead a new Pentagon effort called "Project Meridian" to study the future of warfare. Hegseth said the project will examine which capabilities the military must master rather than produce new policy documents. The announcement came alongside his previously reported plans for a 20% cut to general and admiral ranks and a new drone command.
Left-leaning
- Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war studyAxios · Sep 30, 4:47 PM
- Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of warWashington Post · Oct 1, 9:10 AM
Center
- Hegseth puts Musk, Luckey, Gingrich in charge of military future warfare reviewThe Hill · Sep 30, 4:56 PM
- Hegseth announces a new drone command and cuts to 20% of generals in 'State of the Force' speechAssociated Press · Sep 30, 5:57 PM
- Hegseth appoints Musk, Gingrich, Luckey to lead warfare projectUPI · Sep 30, 8:28 PM