Defense Secretary Hegseth visited SpaceX Starbase to praise their speed and criticize the "risk-averse" culture at traditional defense firms. He confirmed the Pentagon plans to integrate Musk's Grok AI into their systems. The administration is pushing for a $500B defense spending boost but threatening to cut out companies that prioritize dividends and buybacks over innovation. Despite the criticism of legacy contractors, the DOD still signed a 7-year deal with Lockheed Martin for Patriot missiles last week. Hegseth also visited a Lockheed facility afterwards and took a softer tone, saying he believes they will step up. Musk appears to be back on good terms with the White House after leaving his efficiency role in May.