Sen. Dave McCormick: Pennsylvania could be ‘the point of the spear’ in defense innovation

Sen. Dave McCormick and Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighted Pennsylvania's historical and future role in defense innovation, citing a $10 billion investment in the state's defense industrial base and emerging technologies. They emphasized the state's 9,000 defense-related companies and partnerships like Hanwha Group's $5 billion investment in the former Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. Both leaders warned of China's rapid military advancements and the need for faster U.S. defense innovation.