SNC Hosts Secretary Pete Hegseth at its Aviation Innovation and Technology Center in Dayton, Ohio

• Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited SNC’s Aviation Innovation and Technology Center in Dayton, Ohio, as part of his Arsenal of Freedom Tour. • The Secretary toured and was briefed on key SNC programs and capabilities, including the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), the highly specialized aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of War and military leaders during national emergencies. • Secretary Hegseth then addressed about 400 SNC Dayton-area employees, along with key local, state and national leaders. DAYTON, Ohio (Oct. 20, 2026) – SNC, the global aerospace and national security company, hosted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth today at its Aviation Innovation and Technology Center as part of the Secretary’s Arsenal of Freedom Tour. Hegseth toured the facility and received briefings on several key SNC programs and capabilities, including the Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC), the next-generation airborne command center. This highly specialized aircraft is trusted by the President, Secretary and other top national security leaders to ensure continued critical airborne command, control and communications during national emergencies. During his visit to SNC, the Secretary also saw first-hand the latest developments on connectivity upgrades for US Air Force’s KC-46 fleet, air defense solutions for critical personnel and assets
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