From the Guardian · · 1m
Musk joins Trump administration's warfare taskforce
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk co-leads US taskforce on future warfare after Doge exit.
In brief
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk co-leads US taskforce on future warfare after Doge exit. Elon Musk will co-lead a 120-day US taskforce to study next-gen warfare capabilities with Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Musk appointed to warfare taskforce
Elon Musk co-leads US project Meridian to study next-generation battlefield capabilities.
Musk returns after Doge tenure
Musk returns to government work a year after his explosive tenure as leader of Doge.
Project Meridian goals
Project Meridian aims to identify capabilities for absolute technological dominance on next-generation battlefields.
120-day project timeline
Project Meridian runs for 120 days and produces unclassified public report of recommendations.
Musk and Luckey's defense ties
Musk and Palmer Luckey have extensive defense department contracts through their companies.
Gingrich's background
Newt Gingrich was dismissed from defense policy board after Biden became president.
The main idea
Elon Musk will co-lead a 120-day US taskforce to study next-gen warfare capabilities with Anduril CEO Palmer Luckey and former House speaker Newt Gingrich.
