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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.