Trump announces $10 billion in new defense-related investment

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced nearly $10 billion in new defense investments to supercharge the US military-industrial base. The initiative was unveiled during the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit in Carlisle. 

Donald Trump, US President said  "These investments will create more than 4000 jobs. Pennsylvania workers will build the ships, submarines, trucks, weapons and industries that will ensure America remains the strongest and most powerful nation in the history of the world. "

The administration's $10 billion defense push is paired with a proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget request. This buildup aims to address supply chain vulnerabilities and supercharge the manufacturing of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriots, and THAAD interceptors.