Defense Department launches 'Project Meridian' to study future warfare
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Pete Hegseth, Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey
United States
September 30, 2026
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced 'Project Meridian' to study future battlefield technologies. The project is co-led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich. An 'Autonomous Warfare Command' was also established to accelerate drone and autonomous system deployment.
- Earlier version 110/1/2026, 4:01:40 AM
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