Hegseth Orders Project Meridian to Map Future Warfare Technology

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday ordered the launch of Project Meridian, an initiative aimed at identifying emerging technologies and weapons that could shape future U.S. military capabilities. The project will examine advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, directed energy, robotics and biotechnology, among other technologies, according to a Sept. 30 memorandum signed by Hegseth and distributed to senior Pentagon leadership, combatant commanders and defense agency officials. Hegseth directed Pentagon Chief Technology Officer Emil Michael to commission Project Meridian through a partner organization, and the Joint Staff and military services were instructed to connect their future-warfare research efforts with the project. The memorandum does not authorize procurement, identify contractors or specify spending levels, though the order offers another indication of the technology areas the Pentagon may prioritize in future research, procurement and development decisions. Hegseth ordered Meridian's final findings and recommendations delivered to his office within 120 days of the announcement, setting a deadline of Jan. 28, 2027.

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