Event Brief
Musk to co-direct Pentagon’s Project Meridian study
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Summary: The Pentagon will launch “Project Meridian,” a 120-day study examining the future of warfare. The effort will be co-directed by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, and Newt Gingrich.
WHO: Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey, Newt Gingrich, Pentagon
WHAT: Pentagon initiative “Project Meridian” co-directed by Musk, Luckey and Gingrich to study the future of warfare over 120 days
WHEN: Oct 01, 2026 at 11:51 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The Pentagon is conducting a scheduled 120-day study on the future of warfare.
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