Elon Musk Thinking Latest: Elon Musk And Pete Hegseth Speech At SpaceX Headquarters, Discuss Military Technology!
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Jan 17, 2026 
In this discussion, Pete Hegseth, Secretary of War and former TV personality, joins Elon Musk at SpaceX. Hegseth shares vital insights on national security, emphasizing the need for innovation and rapid AI adoption in the Pentagon. He pushes for a cultural shift to break bureaucratic barriers, outlines a strategy for AI partnerships with tech giants, and announces new leadership roles to drive reform. His clarion call: speed up military tech advancements to ensure the U.S. maintains its edge in global defense.
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Starbase Built From Nothing
- Elon Musk describes Starbase as a city built from nothing and a giant rocket manufacturing system.
- He frames SpaceX's purpose as making Star Trek-like space travel and large ships to other planets a reality.
Wartime Tempo For Innovation
- Pete Hegseth argues defense innovation must match wartime tempo, not Cold War-era linear processes.
- He asserts the U.S. must win technological supremacy in AI, hypersonics, space, biotech, and more.
Centralize Technical Leadership
- Question every requirement, delete the dumb ones, and accelerate like hell.
- Centralize technical direction under one CTO to set priorities and measure outcomes.