Slotkin Questions DoD Nominee on Leaked Group Chat Investigation and Acquisition Strategy

Selfridge Air Force Base Modernization

• ✈️ Senator Slotkin advocates for a fighter mission replacement for the A-10s at Selfridge Air Force Base, which are phasing out in FY27.
• 🎯 She emphasizes the need for more airframes to improve the base's chances of securing a new fighter mission.
• ✅ The nominee commits to working with the committee on ensuring the right number and location of Air Force platforms.

Investigation into Leaked Group Chat

• 🕵️ Senator Slotkin questions Mr. Duffy regarding his participation in an investigation into a leaked Signal group chat involving top Trump cabinet members.
• 🚫 Mr. Duffy states he was not part of the chat and defers to others on the investigation, but would follow department procedure if asked to participate.
• ❓ He is asked if he is aware of any other Signal communications from the Secretary of Defense's front office containing operationally sensitive information within the past 90 days.
• ⚠️ Mr. Duffy confirms he is not aware of any such Signal chats containing sensitive or classified information.

Defense Acquisition Strategy

• 🇨🇳 Mr. Duffy outlines his focus for the acquisition world as speed and capacity to counter China's technological advancements.
• 💡 He plans to convene industry leaders to identify and remove barriers to doing business with the defense industrial base.
• 🚀 The goal is to leverage competition and innovation within the industrial base to provide capable systems at cost and at speed.