Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Denver, CO

View Online IMMEDIATE RELEASE Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Travels to Denver, CO Feb. 22, 2026 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth will travel to Denver, Colorado, tomorrow, to visit True Anomaly and Sierra Space. Secretary Hegseth will also administer the oath of enlistment to the next generation of American warfighters at Buckley Space Force Base. As Secretary of War Pete Hegseth continues the nationwide Arsenal of Freedom tour, a new, critical frontier takes center stage: space. The tour's call to action to revitalize America's manufacturing might is aimed at ensuring the United States dominates not only on land, sea, and air, but in the future of warfare, space. This tour underscores an urgent reality: global stability and American national security now move at the speed of our Space Industrial Base. Our ability to project power, secure Peace Through Strength, and establish deterrence relies on the swift production and deployment of next-generation satellites, launch vehicles, and space-based assets. The men and women fueling this work are on the frontlines, alongside our warfighters, directly furthering the nation's dominance every day they show up to work. The Arsenal of Freedom tour champions a radical new approach to defense acquisition, one built to win the space race. By prioritizing and awarding speed, innovation, and a "commercial-first" mindset, we will unleash the full power of American ingenuity. This requires cutting the bureaucratic red tape that slows us down, empowering program leaders to take calculated risks, and providing the stable, long-term contracts necessary for our commercial space partners to invest, expand, and deliver capabilities at a pace our rivals cannot match. The goal is to create a defense ecosystem that is more agile, accountable, and geared for celestial superiority. We must have the ability to deliver the tools our warfighters need to control the space domain and ensure our freedom of action. The Arsenal of Freedom tour is more than a series of speeches; it is a movement to restore our nation's industrial prowess to secure our dominance on Earth and in space for generations to come. It is a reminder that the strength of our nation is forged in the ingenuity and unwavering spirit of the American people.

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Week in Review 21 February 2026

Sudan's war enters a dangerous new phase Sudan dominated the week at the United Nations, as top officials, human rights investigators and humanitarians delivered some of the starkest warnings yet about a war now nearing its third year. At the Security Council, senior UN officials cautioned that "no corner of Sudan is safe", pointing to intensifying violence, looming famine and an alarming risk of further mass atrocities. Ambassadors were presented with mounting evidence of atrocities in Darfur and the growing danger of regional spillover, alongside urgent calls for a ceasefire and stronger international action. Beyond New York, fresh findings from the UN fact-finding mission painted an even darker picture. Investigators reported "hallmarks of genocide" in El Fasher, detailing ethnically targeted killings, widespread sexual violence and enforced disappearances. The UN human rights chief also raised alarm after deadly drone strikes killed dozens of civilians. The humanitarian fallout continues to ripple across Sudan and beyond. With millions displaced, the UN refugee agency and its partners launched a $1.6 billion appeal to support refugees in seven neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, our on-the-ground reporting captured the human cost of the war – from children growing up without school or safety. For deeper context, explore our News in Focus section on Sudan, bringing together the latest reporting, analysis and multimedia coverage of a crisis that shows no sign of easing. Read on for the rest of this week's key developments from across the UN system.

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