U.S. media: Musk under military scrutiny

ChainCatcher News, The New York Times reported on the 17th that SpaceX and its founder Elon Musk have repeatedly violated federal reporting agreements aimed at protecting national secrets, including failing to provide details of his meetings with foreign leaders, which has drawn military scrutiny.

The report cites numerous anonymous sources stating that the Department of Defense's Office of Inspector General, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security, and the U.S. Air Force have initiated reviews this year regarding Musk's security issues. The U.S. Air Force recently denied Musk high-level security clearance, citing potential security risks, with some countries, including Israel, expressing concerns that he might share sensitive data with other nations.

The report states that SpaceX is one of the major contractors for the Department of Defense and NASA, and Musk holds a top-secret security clearance at the company, allowing him access to classified materials such as advanced U.S. military technology. According to government secrecy regulations, Musk is required to report details about his personal life, foreign travel, and other information to the Department of Defense, but he has not complied with these reporting requirements since at least 2021.