Event Brief
Hegseth speaks with Saronic team behind rescue sea drone
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 9:17 PM ET
Summary: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with employees at Saronic Technologies during an Arsenal of Freedom tour stop in Austin, Texas. He addressed the team that built a sea drone used to rescue a downed Apache crew.
WHO: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
WHAT: Hegseth addressed employees at Saronic Technologies, praising the team that built a sea drone used to rescue a downed Apache crew.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026
WHERE: Austin, Texas
WHY: Hegseth’s remarks were triggered by the Arsenal of Freedom tour stop and the opportunity to recognize the Saronic team behind the rescue sea drone.
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