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Hegseth Hints At Potential Boeing Deal To Work Rapidly On ‘Exquisite Systems’ For Munitions

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Hegseth Hints At Potential Boeing Deal To Work Rapidly On ‘Exquisite Systems’ For Munitions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks to employees at Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Headquarters, as part of his Arsenal of Freedom Tour, St. Louis, Mo., Feb. 18, 2026. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday teased a new deal Boeing [BA] may sign soon related to rapid work on “exquisite systems” for munitions. “I’m hearing yet another deal will be cut, if not today soon tomorrow, by Boeing with others to move even more rapidly on exquisite systems that are needed for munitions for the warfighters. We’re pushing, your leadership is responding,” Hegseth said during remarks at Boeing's facility in St. Louis. Hegseth’s visit coincided with Boeing’s announcement on…

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