Military Industrial Complex
The US gives Israel $1.2B for giant laser beam weapon
The new 'defensive' technology, unsurprisingly, could go horribly wrong in practice
May 06, 2024
defense industry
Military Industrial Complex
Bankers upgrade Lockheed stock after Iran strikes at Israel
The American company has played an outsized role in Tel Aviv's bombing and invasion of Gaza since Oct. 7
April 17, 2024
Media
Mainstream media wasn't good for US foreign policy in 2023
Major themes this year focused on feeding the Ukraine war, hyping the China threat, and avoiding context in Israel-Palestine
December 29, 2023
Washington Politics
Pols loaded with industry cash vote up military budget
Lawmakers and Senators who voted for NDAA got four and five times more money from contractors, respectively
December 18, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
Do venture capitalists want forever war?
These shrewd billionaire investors are jumpstarting today’s rising stars in defense. In a risky business, peace is against their bottom line
December 05, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
US nuke panel packed with weapons industry interests
Nine of 12 members of the commission proposing a bigger, better arsenal have financial ties to defense contractors.
November 10, 2023
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