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Pete Hegseth: “Today we're here to proudly announce construction of the largest US shipyard since World War II.”

Featuring: Pete Hegseth, Secretary of Defense | National

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Published October 6, 2026

From day one, President Trump has demanded from the War Department speed, scale, and urgency to build an arsenal of freedom befitting our warriors and considering the threats of the 21st century. And that's why Today we're here to proudly announce construction of the largest US shipyard since World War II. Subs and torpedo tubes of the future. Because President Trump rejects the globalist, defeatist status quo of decline, that America is just going to become like any other nation, he demands peace through strength. (01:39–01:48)

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“Recruiting is up, because we're focused on the core elements of reviving the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deterrence.”
Asserts that military recruiting has increased due to a focus on reviving the warrior ethos and rebuilding the military.00:20-00:30
“President Trump has demanded from the War Department speed, scale, and urgency to build an arsenal of freedom befitting our warriors.”
Asserts that President Trump has demanded the War Department to build an arsenal of freedom with speed, scale, and urgency.01:26-01:36
“I've never seen a commander in chief, certainly in our lifetime, move this quickly with this kind of urgency, ensuring our companies deliver on behalf of warfighters.”
Asserts that President Trump is moving quickly and with urgency to ensure companies deliver for warfighters.03:12-03:22