- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the military is partnering with tech founders like Elon Musk to build advanced warfare systems.
- Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will help lead Project Meridian to develop future military capabilities spanning subterranean environments to cislunar space.
- The Pentagon is establishing a new Autonomous Warfare Command to integrate artificial intelligence, drones, and robotic technologies into military operations.
- Defense officials aim to shift toward low-cost, high-precision autonomous strike systems in response to evolving global warfare strategies.
- The move follows the heavy reliance on inexpensive drones in recent conflicts like the war in Ukraine, though experts warn of AI safety risks.
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