To reduce foreign supply chain chokepoints, @DeptofWar is investing $450M in @TheElmetGroup. We're securing the critical tungsten supply chain behind 100+ defense programs like the F-35, protecting our warfighters, and bolstering the Arsenal of Freedom. 🇺🇸

Today, at the Pentagon, we unfurled the American flag in solemn remembrance of the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. Twenty-five years later, their memory remains with us. We will never forget.

Thanks @KenCalvert, @RepDavidValadao & @RepEdCase for discussing the hundreds of thousands of good-paying, AI-proof jobs available today across the DIB and in skilled trades. These jobs will allow young men and women to serve their country and enjoy a better quality of life.

The @DeptofWar is scaling the #ArsenalofFreedom. New 7-year multiyear agreements with @GD_OTS & @LockheedMartin will scale-up domestic missile production, cutting red tape to strengthen our defense industrial base. war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…

On Day 2 of #DIBX2026, 9 finalist companies stepped up to pitch cutting-edge solutions for our warfighters. Out of nearly 200 submissions, 6 outstanding innovators took home a share of $25M. @DeptofWar is surging capital to 🇺🇸 entrepreneurs to rebuild the Arsenal of Freedom.

“Bring us your most unconstrained ideas. Do not sand the edges off. We do not have time to wait.” Day 1 of @DeptofWar #DIBX2026 saw 2K+ people committed to drive the DIB forward. Thanks to 🧨 speakers incl. @anduriltech @PalmerLuckey & @SBA_Kelly. We're just getting started.

Day 1 #DIBX2026 is off to a Phantastic start.🔔⚾ We’re disrupting legacy models, cutting bureaucratic red tape for small manufacturers, and attracting capital so we can deliver for our warfighters. Most importantly, we’re bringing the energy needed to truly accelerate the DIB.

The @DeptofWar, @northropgrumman & @LockheedMartin announce historic agreements to expand production capacity of critical missile-interceptor components. We're stabilizing supply chains to build the #ArsenalofFreedom and strengthen air defense. war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…

Today’s innovation cycles are measured in weeks and months, not decades, which is why @DoWCIODavies Hon. Davies' visit with K-Form, DTI, and MOLG alongside @SBA_Kelly Loeffler, Hon. Michael Duffey, and the SBA team reinforced the mandate to cut the red tape stifling the innovation needed to build the Arsenal of Freedom. Suspending CMMC Phase II requirements means the @DeptofWar will never force key innovators to choose between defending their country and staying in business as we rapidly build an agile, secure, and resilient defense industrial base delivering decisive capabilities to warfighters.

Day 1 in Carlisle: Pennsylvania is proving why it’s Freedom’s Forge. 1,300 attendees and 500 companies are here to connect innovation with America’s defense mission. The goal is simple: give our troops the edge and secure peace through strength. Let’s get to work 🇺🇸

Less bureaucracy. More competition. Faster capability. The @DeptofWar is suspending CMMC Phase II while maintaining strong cybersecurity to strengthen the Defense Industrial Base. Learn more: war.gov/News/Releases/Releas…

Today, we welcomed Mike Rowe to the Pentagon and announced a $10 million award to the Mike Rowe Works Foundation in support of BUILDFREEDOM.US This initiative will help strengthen our nation by connecting more Americans with careers in the skilled trades, growing the workforce that builds, maintains, and powers our country.

🔴⚪🔵 With today's launch of @BuildFreedomUS, we're calling on Americans to train for AI-proof, 6-figure jobs in skilled trades that secure the DIB. Thanks to @USDASDuffey for hosting & to @MikeRoweWorks for your advocacy & scholarships to train a generation. It's about US.