Event Brief
Elon Musk co-leads Pentagon “Project Meridian” study
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Elon Musk will return to officially advise President Donald Trump’s government by co-leading a Pentagon study on the future of war called “Project Meridian.” Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced the effort at Quantico, naming Musk alongside Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich.
WHO: Pete Hegseth; Elon Musk; Palmer Luckey; Newt Gingrich; Pentagon
WHAT: Musk is named co-leader of the Pentagon’s “Project Meridian” study on the future of warfare.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Quantico military base, USA
WHY: Pentagon officials announced “Project Meridian” as an effort led by American innovators and technologists to study the future of warfare.
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