Kicking off today’s visit with @USDASDuffey with updates on @TeamMinot contributions to global peace by maintaining the readiness and effectiveness of America's nuclear triad—two legs of which are in North Dakota.
Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey
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Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey
@USDASDuffey
Official account of the Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.
Joined June 2025
- Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey repostedOver lunch with @USDASDuffey, we received a presentation demonstrating defense modernization on a personal scale from one of @TeamMinot's airmen. The presentation highlighted how a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement can become embedded within the defense ecosystem
The peace we enjoy is never guaranteed. It was paid for by the brave men and women who did not return. Today, I pause to honor their ultimate sacrifice. For me and my team in acquisition and sustainment, their memory fuels our daily mandate: ensure our warfighters always have a
- Rebuilding our defense industrial base requires putting acquisition on a wartime footing. By working closely with our industry partners we are surging production capacity, slashing delivery times for critical munitions and rapidly scaling the Arsenal of Freedom.Yesterday, RTX welcomed the Honorable @USDASDuffey to our Redstone Raytheon Missile Integration Facility in Huntsville, Alabama, where we showcased how strategic investments are expanding critical missile production capacity.
- The Arsenal of Freedom is expanding.Breaking ground at our new Munitions Production Center, Building 47. We’re adding 87,000 sq ft to expand THAAD interceptor production — part of our $9B+ investment to meet growing munitions demand, strengthen America’s industrial base and support the U.S. and our allies. 🚀
00:00 - The @DeptofWar is delivering on its promise to build the Arsenal of Freedom. We are moving beyond the traditional prime contractors to expand our industrial base, accelerating testing timelines, and sending a clear, long-term demand signal to innovative new entrants.The @DeptofWar has reached new framework agreements with a slate of disruptive new entrants to aggressively expand the United States military’s lethal cruise missile and hypersonic missile strike capabilities.  Low-Cost Containerized Missiles (LCCM) Program: • Anduril •
- Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey repostedAmerica’s strength starts with its warfighters. This Military Appreciation Month, we honor the service and sacrifice of the millions of patriots that defend our nation.
- Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey reposted
The new War Department. Ahead of schedule & under budget.The B-21 Raider Combined Test Force, a partnership with @usairforce, cut a 180-day test plan to 73 days, securing $11.8B with half the missions. We're driving next-gen stealth forward, fast and focused.
- Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey reposted
Thanks to President Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense budget, this War Department has moved from bureaucracy to business. This is a FISCALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTMENT in our Arsenal of Freedom—ensuring our military remains the most lethal fighting force in the world.
00:00 - Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey repostedThanks to President Trump, our Arsenal of Freedom is American-Made.
02:21.@SecWar "Over the past year, through historic, multi-year procurement agreements – smart business deals – we have sent a permanent, unambiguous demand signal to our industry partners to BUILD MORE AND BUILD FASTER. The result has been a surge – a revitalization – of our great - Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey reposted
.@SecWar "Upon taking office on January 20, 2025, President Trump inherited a Defense Industrial Base that had been hollowed out by years of America LAST policies, resulting in a diminished capacity to project strength... Under the leadership of President Trump – our
00:00 - Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey reposted
And splashdown! America is back in the business of sending astronauts to the Moon and bringing them home safely. Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy did an outstanding job. These talented astronauts inspired the world and represented their space agencies and nations as
- Under Secretary of War Michael Duffey repostedAmerica’s LETHAL Arsenal of Freedom is being rebuilt with urgency.  Industry partners are surging their workforces, ramping up munitions production, and delivering the tech built to DOMINATE any fight—powered by thousands of innovators under one roof at the Defense Manufacturing
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