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Pentagon enlists Musk and Luckey to shape military priorities
Original: The Pentagon taps Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help decide what the military should do next
The Pentagon is reportedly bringing in Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey to help determine the future direction of the US military, according to TechCrunch. The move pairs the Tesla and SpaceX chief with the founder of defense tech firm Anduril, whose companies have pushed hard to expand their roles in military technology. The story is drawing attention to the growing influence of Silicon Valley figures over defense planning and procurement.
Why now: The unusual involvement of two high-profile tech entrepreneurs in shaping US military strategy is a striking development in defense and tech circles.
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