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U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited the Bath Iron Works shipyard in Bath, Maine, on Wednesday as part of the War Department’s ongoing 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour to underscore the critical importance of domestic naval manufacturing for national security. The high-profile visit aimed to highlight the strategic role industrial shipbuilders play in maintaining global maritime dominance amid rising geopolitical tensions. Hegseth transitioned through the facility to meet with shipbuilders and military contractors, emphasizing the necessity of accelerating production timelines to meet the demands of a modernizing fleet. During his time at the historic Maine shipyard, Hegseth toured the production lines where Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers are currently under construction. He addressed the workforce, characterizing the shipyard as a cornerstone of American military readiness and a vital component of the nation's industrial base. The 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour serves as a broader departmental initiative to bridge the gap between Pentagon leadership and the blue-collar workers responsible for forging the next generation of combat vessels. The visit also provided a venue for discussing current challenges facing the maritime industry, including supply chain vulnerabilities and the need for a highly skilled labor force. Hegseth’s presence in Maine signals a renewed focus by the administration on ensuring that domestic infrastructure remains robust enough to deter potential adversaries. By engaging directly with shipbuilders, the War Department hopes to foster a collaborative environment that prioritizes efficiency and innovation in the manufacturing of the Navy’s most advanced surface combatants.