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Babcock International

Babcock International and Pete Hegseth are both involved in the AUKUS initiative to strengthen defense collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region.

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BAE Systems

BAE Systems and Pete Hegseth are both mentioned in the context of increased European defense spending.

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BlackRock

BlackRock and Pete Hegseth are both involved in geopolitical negotiations surrounding the Panama Canal, with BlackRock acquiring strategic port assets and Hegseth engaging with Panamanian leaders regarding U.S. interests in the canal.

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Boeing

Boeing and Pete Hegseth announced a collaboration on building the next-generation fighter jet, the F-47, for the US military.

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics and Pete Hegseth are connected through the production of military systems, particularly involving the M-10 contract with implications on Hegseth’s defense strategies.

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Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs and Pete Hegseth are both involved in the discussion surrounding the Trump administration’s ‘Golden Dome’ initiative, a national missile defense system.

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Koch Industries

Koch Industries and Pete Hegseth are associated through organizations supported by the Koch brothers, with Hegseth having taken leadership roles in such entities.

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L3Harris

L3Harris and Pete Hegseth are connected through the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile defense initiative.

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Leidos

Leidos and Pete Hegseth are mentioned in the context of US Defense cost-cutting measures affecting contracts.

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Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin and Pete Hegseth are collaborating as the former congratulates him on his confirmation as Secretary of Defense and plans to work together on national defense priorities.

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Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman and Pete Hegseth are connected through Pete Hegseth’s role in supporting military programs that involve Northrop Grumman, such as maintaining the nuclear triad including Sentinel ICBMs.

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Oracle

Oracle and Pete Hegseth are linked through Oracle’s involvement in defense contracts and Hegseth’s role as defense secretary impacting those contracts.

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Palantir

Palantir and Pete Hegseth are linked through defense budget cuts ordered by Hegseth that impact Palantir’s government contracts and stock performance.

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Petrobras

Pete Hegseth and Petrobras are indirectly connected through geopolitical tensions involving oil in the Mar Vermelho.

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Rheinmetall

Pete Hegseth and Rheinmetall are both involved in discussions about increasing European defense spending in the context of US policy shifts.

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RTX

Pete Hegseth and RTX are connected through Hegseth’s role in ordering defense budget cuts that may impact RTX.

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Samsung Electronics

Pete Hegseth and Samsung Electronics are connected through U.S. defense policy and trade implications.

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SpaceX

Pete Hegseth and SpaceX are both involved in discussions regarding the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system project promoted by Trump’s administration.

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Pete Hegseth and Starlink are connected through Elon Musk’s meetings at the Pentagon regarding defense innovation and efficiencies.

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Tesla

Pete Hegseth and Tesla are connected through an upcoming meeting between Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth to discuss potential collaborations.

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TSMC

Pete Hegseth and TSMC are linked through the geopolitical tensions surrounding Taiwan and U.S.-China relations.

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Stephen A. Schwarzman

Pete Hegseth and Stephen A. Schwarzman are indirectly connected through their affiliations with figures in the Trump administration, with Schwarzman being a financial backer and advisor to Trump, while Hegseth is noted as a potential Trump cabinet pick.

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Kelly Ortberg

Kelly Ortberg and Pete Hegseth were both involved in defense agreements during a signing ceremony in Qatar, with Ortberg representing Boeing and Hegseth representing the United States as Secretary of Defense.

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Harvey Schwartz

Harvey Schwartz and Pete Hegseth appear in the context of defense industry discussions, with Hegseth as part of defense spending considerations and Schwartz leading Carlyle’s investment push in this sector.

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Charles Koch

Charles Koch and Pete Hegseth are connected through Koch’s influence as Hegseth was reportedly linked to organizations funded by Koch.

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Alex Karp

Alex Karp and Pete Hegseth are connected through the U.S. defense budget cuts, as Palantir’s business is impacted by Hegseth’s decision.

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Peter Thiel

Pete Hegseth and Peter Thiel are both involved in the US military’s strategic stance towards China, with Hegseth taking an active role in threatening Beijing, while Thiel is financially invested in defense technology including companies preparing for conflict with China.

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Joe Lonsdale

Joe Lonsdale and Pete Hegseth have connections through Palantir’s influence operations related to the Pentagon.

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Armin Papperger

Armin Papperger and Pete Hegseth are both involved in discussions about increasing European defense expenditures in response to geopolitical pressures.

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Sergey Chemezov

Pete Hegseth and Sergey Chemezov both appeared in contexts related to the Ukraine conflict, with Hegseth involved in policy directions and Chemezov being sanctioned by the US government.

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Elon Musk

Elon Musk and Pete Hegseth have a meaningful connection through their collaboration on government efficiency and Pentagon initiatives.

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Travis Kalanick

Pete Hegseth and Travis Kalanick both participated in a meeting organized by Trump that included dignitaries and prominent figures like Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Textron

Pete Hegseth and Textron are both involved in the U.S. Army’s modernization efforts, with Hegseth’s strategies impacting programs that include Textron products like the V-280 Valor.

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