Military Industrial Complex
The Pentagon spent $4 trillion over 5 years. Contractors got 54% of it.
Advocates of higher military spending often say its to "support the troops." Not exactly.
July 10, 2025
William Hartung
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Military Industrial Complex
New DoD EO wants to ax problem programs, but read the fine print
Even if eligible systems are cut, the savings likely will be diverted to shiny, but unproven, new tech toys
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Can Bernie stop billions in new US weapons going to Israel?
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Military Industrial Complex
New Trump order slashes red tape for foreign weapons deals
This is what US arms contractors have been waiting for
March 22, 2025
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