US Defense Secretary Hegseth Visits Oshkosh Corp.
Hegseth is pressing for faster defense production as Oshkosh Defense holds $1.54 billion in Army contracts and builds more than 25,000 JLTVs.
- On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Oshkosh Corporation in Wisconsin as part of his "Arsenal of Freedom" tour, aimed at rebuilding the U.S. defense industrial base.
- Earlier that day, Hegseth addressed U.S. Strategic Command personnel in Nebraska, promoting the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion investment plan and "peace through strength" agenda to bolster military readiness.
- Prioritizing a "commercial-first" mindset, the administration plans to champion a new defense acquisition approach by cutting bureaucratic red tape and securing stable long-term contracts for manufacturers like Oshkosh Defense.
- Steve Nordlund, Executive Vice President of Oshkosh Corporation, stated that production teams focus on "proven capability," with the company holding multiple military contracts including a $1.54 billion U.S. Army deal.
- Criticizing the administration's economic policies, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker argued that current tariffs and foreign policy decisions have created challenges for local manufacturers and businesses.
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Pete Hegseth visits Oshkosh Corporation on "Arsenal of Freedom" tour
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