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LIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth KICKS OFF Arsenal of Freedom Tour in Fort Worth Texas

On Monday, January 12, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of his month-long nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour. The visit focused on revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base (DIB) and streamlining the production of critical military assets. Key Highlights of the Visit F-35 Production Tour: Hegseth toured the Lockheed Martin production line for the F-35 Lightning II, which he described as a cornerstone of American air dominance. He emphasized the need to move at the "speed of relevance," criticizing past bureaucratic delays. The "Arsenal of Freedom" Vision: In his remarks to the workforce, Hegseth highlighted a "commercial-first" approach to defense, signaling that the administration would reward companies that prioritize rapid production and innovation over traditional, slower contracting methods. Oath of Enlistment: Continuing a tradition from other stops on the tour (such as Newport News and Los Angeles), Hegseth administered the oath of enlistment to a new group of military recruits at the facility, stressing the connection between the "warfighters" and the "industrial patriots" who build their equipment. Texas Swing: Following the Fort Worth event, Hegseth traveled to South Texas to visit SpaceX’s Starbase alongside Elon Musk, further highlighting the administration's partnership with private-sector aerospace leaders. Context: The Department of War It is worth noting that while Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense on January 25, 2025, the department was officially renamed the Department of War on September 5, 2025. This tour is intended to promote the "Peace Through Strength" agenda and a renewed "warrior ethos" within the military and its supporting industries. Would you like more details on the specific policy changes Hegseth announced regarding defense manufacturing during this tour? On January 12, 2026, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Lockheed Martin facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of the nationwide "Arsenal of Freedom" tour. Event Details Purpose: The visit aimed to highlight the administration's goal of revitalizing the U.S. defense industrial base and accelerating the manufacturing of critical weapon systems. Focus: Hegseth specifically toured the F-35 Lightning II production line, emphasizing its role as a cornerstone of American air dominance and manufacturing might. Key Remarks: Hegseth addressed workers and leaders, stating that "Pentagon bureaucracy" has hindered manufacturing speed for too long and pledging to unleash the full power of the defense industry. Ceremony: During the visit, Hegseth also administered the oath of enlistment to a new group of military recruits. Context of the Tour Background: The "Arsenal of Freedom" tour is a multistate campaign launched earlier in January 2026 to promote a "Peace Through Strength" agenda. Previous stops included shipyards in Newport News, Virginia, and commercial space facilities like Rocket Lab and SpaceX. Title: Hegseth, who was sworn in as Secretary of Defense in early 2025, has used the title "Secretary of War" following a September 2025 executive order that restored the historical name for ceremonial and public communications. Texas Itinerary: On the same day, Hegseth also traveled to South Texas to visit Elon Musk at the SpaceX Starbase facility near Brownsville. Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @defensenow   Defense Now | January 2026    • DN January 2026   Members-only videos    • Members-only videos   Film Credits: