What Happened
Promoting American Defense Manufacturing Amid Conflict
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Oshkosh, Wisconsin, to promote American defense manufacturing and highlight its importance for national security. Hegseth spoke to Oshkosh Corp. workers and executives, emphasizing the need for stable demand signals and praising the company’s contributions to the US defense effort. The visit was part of the ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour, which aims to showcase domestic defense manufacturing. According to Wisconsin Public Radio, Hegseth’s visit comes amid an ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising concerns about the US defense industrial base.