Overview
- The Pentagon announced six reforms on Wednesday, including a proposed four‑star Autonomous Warfare Command and the 120‑day Project Meridian study to shape future capabilities.
- Project Meridian is being run by MITRE with a panel that includes private‑sector executives and is due to deliver public and classified findings by Jan. 28, 2027.
- Project Agincourt leaders were named to produce a roughly 30‑day plan to stand up the new command while the Force Agility and Streamlining Team (FAST) is already reviewing programs to help shape the FY2028 budget.
- The push builds on operational work such as the Army's Operation Jailbreak, which has linked data from 156 platforms and deployed autonomous prototypes, and it has prompted large industry moves including major Anduril investments and multibillion‑dollar contracts.
- Key open questions include whether Congress will grant the command independent budget and procurement powers and how the Pentagon will manage conflicts of interest from industry involvement.