Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Jim Banks, U.S. Senator | https://www.banks.senate.gov/
Senator Jim Banks, representing Indiana, posted a series of tweets on November 12, 2025, highlighting key events and remarks related to national defense in Fort Wayne.
In his first tweet at 16:10 UTC, Senator Banks welcomed the Secretary of War to Fort Wayne, stating: "Welcome to Fort Wayne, @SecWar https://t.co/PJ4xfbasKU".
Later that day at 16:33 UTC, he quoted the Secretary of the Navy’s comments about Indiana’s role in defense manufacturing: “Indiana is the quiet giant of America’s defense industrial base” -@SECNAV https://t.co/pmgewMS8Ko.
At 18:20 UTC, Senator Banks expressed gratitude to several individuals for their participation in a panel discussing innovation in national defense. He wrote: "Big thanks to @zebulgar, @Doddfather1776, Adam Lackey, Mike Keating, and Andy Lowery for a great panel on how startups are fueling innovation in national defense. https://t.co/bRtbbdx3jR".
Senator Jim Banks has been an advocate for strengthening Indiana's role within the U.S. defense sector. His recent social media activity reflects ongoing efforts by state and federal officials to promote local contributions to national security initiatives and foster collaboration between government leaders and private sector innovators.
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