# Hegseth Picks Musk, Luckey and Gingrich for Warfare Research Unit

https://mins.news/en/item/81302

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-01 03:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-30/hegseth-picks-musk-luckey-gingrich-for-warfare-research-unit?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6abdd3c1275db5000164b79d

> Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new military commands and projects in a sweeping speech to junior officers and enlisted troops. One unit focused on researching the future of warfare will be led by Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.

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