Pentagon Posts Photos of First ‘Project Meridian’ Meeting, Musk Attends

That the Pentagon would publicize a first convening this quickly — and that a commercial tech figure is in the room — signals how far private-sector actors have moved into defense planning. The framing as a study of future warfare, rather than a procurement or contracting effort, leaves the substance undefined. Whether Project Meridian produces concrete programs or remains a photo-op is the open question.