U.S. Departme2026-09-30 23:17:47Pentagon launches 120-day future warfare study led by Musk, Palmer Luckey and GingrichU.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a 120-day future warfare study, with Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich set to jointly lead the group. The study is intended to provide recommendations on the future direction of the U.S. military. The appointment has also drawn criticism over possible conflicts of interest. Critics say companies tied to Musk and Luckey already sell technologies that could be among the items recommended by the study. The update was cited by Techub, which referenced TechCrunch as the source.90
Elon Musk2026-09-30 20:54:49Musk, Luttig and Gingrich to lead Pentagon Meridian projectU.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in leading the Pentagon’s Meridian project. The initiative will study the future shape of warfare and next-generation military capabilities. According to the brief update cited by ChainCatcher, the project is expected to deliver its final results within 120 days. No additional details on the project structure, scope, or output were disclosed in the source text.50
