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Hegseth says tech-led project will examine Pentagon military capabilities

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CNBC reports that Pete Hegseth, in remarks about the state of the military, announced a project aimed at examining military capabilities.

The project is described as being led by two GOP-supporting tech executives, alongside Elon Musk and Palmer Luckey, with Newt Gingrich also included in the initiative mentioned by Hegseth.

According to CNBC, Hegseth said the work will support the Pentagon with a warfare initiative by evaluating military capabilities.

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CNBC MarketsElon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says
CNBC WorldElon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

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