Hegseth Forms 4 Star Autonomous Warfare Command to Speed Drone Deployment

The command supports Project Meridian, a 120 day study on future combat capabilities that held its first meeting on Sept 30. Co led by Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich under Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael, the initiative must identify specific weapons and technology needed for military dominance. The group is required to submit its final findings and strategic reports to the War Department within four months.