Barrett highlights innovation and national security at MSU mobility summit

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: August 11, 2026

Words: 519

Last Updated: 1 week ago


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As researchers, entrepreneurs and executives gathered in East Lansing to discuss developments in transportation technology, U.S. Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Charlotte) dropped in to share some brief remarks on how these advancements tie in to national defense.

At the Michigan State University Research Foundation’s 2026 Mobility Summit on Tuesday, Barrett introduced a panel focused on mobility technology in the defense sector, pointing to Michigan’s role as the “arsenal of democracy” during World War II, as …

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