A fresh push for industrial capacity is taking center stage in the administration’s “Arsenal of Freedom” tour
Podcast:The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton Published On: Tue Jan 20 2026 Description: Pete Hegseth’s visit to Lockheed Martin’s F‑35 facility spotlighted themes like mission readiness, manufacturing scale and at‑home production of critical capabilities. But he's walking a tightrope between encouraging industrial partners and tightening oversight through a new executive order. We'll walk through the challenges with Stephanie Kostro, President of the Professional Services Council.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.