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The Future of War Is These Four Jerks, Apparently

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What happened

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has tapped Newt Gingrich, Palmer Luckey, and Elon Musk to write a report on the future of warfare.

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  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:07:14 UTC.

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  1. Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey will advise the government on the future of warfare

  2. The Future of War Is These Four Jerks, Apparently

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