Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a Los Angeles County-based space company today as part of his monthlong “Arsenal of Freedom” tour. The initiative focuses on one of the War Department’s key priorities: rebuilding the U.S. military through close engagement with the defense industrial base across the country. This stop in Southern California marked the second visit in the campaign.
The company, located in the region and known for its space-based missions, has a established history of supporting the U.S. military through satellite technology, launch capabilities, and related systems.
Emphasis on Space Superiority and American Manufacturing
During his address to employees and attendees, Hegseth highlighted the critical role of such companies in national defense. He described them as the foundation of the defense industrial base and great American manufacturers essential to a new era of peace through strength under President Trump.
“You are the foundation of our defense industrial base — the foundation of great American manufacturers — who we trust to usher in that new golden age of peace through strength under President Trump,” Hegseth told the crowd…