Hegseth Plans Texas Tour Amid Impeachment Push
Hegseth Plans Texas Tour Amid Impeachment Push
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Saronic’s planned South Texas shipyard is valued at $3.2 billion and is intended to manufacture autonomous military ships and drones.
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Saronic received a $392 million production contract for 24-foot Corsair vessels. The boats cost about $1 million each, can travel more than 1,000 miles, carry payloads of up to 1,000 pounds and reach speeds of 35 knots.
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The U.S. Navy has reportedly used Saronic-type sea drones in combat: three attacked an Iranian naval base in the Strait of Hormuz, while another vessel of the same type helped rescue pilots from a downed U.S. Apache helicopter—both described as firsts for the U.S. military.
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Capital Factory helped propel Saronic and other Austin technology companies, including Apptronik and Firefly Aerospace, highlighting the startup incubator’s broader role in the region’s defense and technology ecosystem.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home a day early for recess ahead of the midterm elections; the early dismissal also prevented an immediate vote on the impeachment effort against Hegseth.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is visiting Texas on Friday to promote American defense manufacturing and military innovation Fox 7 Austin, touring Austin startups and addressing troops at Texas A&M. The trip showcases the Arsenal of Freedom Tour, which highlights companies building weapons and military equipment on U.S. soil CBS Austin.
The visit comes as House Speaker Mike Johnson postponed impeachment articles against Hegseth, which accuse him of ordering military strikes in Iran without Congress CBS Austin. Hegseth has defended the administration's Iran strategy and said economic pressure could push Tehran toward negotiations.
Hegseth's Austin Stop Showcases Sea Drone Manufacturer
In Austin, Hegseth will visit Saronic Technologies, a company building autonomous military boats Fox 7 Austin. Saronic recently won a $392 million contract to produce 24-foot Corsair vessels that cost roughly $1 million each, travel over 1,000 miles, and reach speeds of 35 knots Fox 7 Austin.
Saronic is planning a $3.2 billion South Texas shipyard to manufacture autonomous ships and drones CBS Austin. The Navy has reportedly used Saronic-type sea drones in combat, including three vessels that attacked an Iranian naval base in the Strait of Hormuz CBS Austin.
Texas A&M Stop Includes Military Ceremony and Game
In College Station, Hegseth will address the Texas A&M Corps of Cadets KBTX, tour the Veterans Resource Center, and attend the Aggies' football game against Kentucky KBTX. The university event is expected to honor POW and MIA service members.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins accompanied Hegseth to the Texas A&M campus KBTX. The visit reinforces the administration's focus on connecting military leadership with future officers and veterans.
Austin's Defense Tech Hub Attracts Federal Attention
Capital Factory, an Austin startup incubator, helped launch Saronic and other defense companies like Apptronik and Firefly Aerospace Fox 7 Austin. Hegseth will visit the facility to meet employees and leaders working on military technology Fox 7 Austin.
He will also administer the oath of enlistment to new recruits at the Austin Armed Forces Reserve Center CBS Austin. The stops highlight how domestic manufacturers are reshaping U.S. defense capabilities.
Impeachment Vote Delayed as Hegseth Hits Campaign Trail
House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early for midterm recess, blocking an immediate vote on impeaching Hegseth CBS Austin. Johnson dismissed the impeachment articles as a publicity stunt CBS Austin.
Hegseth faces accusations of authorizing military operations in Iran without congressional approval. He has defended the Iran strikes and said the U.S. can protect shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz without ruling out additional strikes.
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