Secretary of War to Visit SpaceX and Lockheed Martin in Texas

By Amr Gohar

Washington, D.C. –  Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is scheduled to travel to Texas on Tuesday, with planned stops in Brownsville and Fort Worth, according to officials.

During the visit, Secretary Hegseth will tour SpaceX in Brownsville and Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, underscoring the Department of War’s focus on innovation and its partnership with the U.S. defense and aerospace industries.

In addition to the industry visits, Secretary Hegseth will administer the oath of enlistment to a new group of American warfighters, marking a symbolic moment for the next generation entering military service.

The Texas trip reflects a broader emphasis on military readiness, modernization, and recruitment, as well as strengthening cooperation between the U.S. military and key private-sector partners critical to national security.