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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anthony Cuthbertson

Elon Musk to help shape US future of war from killer drones to the moon

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  • 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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US is working with Elon Musk and others to build the ‘future of warfare’, government announces

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