Elon Musk Firms In Pentagon Race To Develop AI Drone Swarms — Reports | Gravitas
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Published: Feb 18, 2026, 23:00 IST | Updated: Feb 18, 2026, 23:00 IST
Reports indicate Elon Musk’s companies, including SpaceX and xAI, are bidding for classified Pentagon projects involving drone swarm technology. The developments have drawn attention amid discussions around military AI, autonomous systems, and next-generation warfare capabilities.
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