QiOSK
Navy retiring USS Fort Worth halfway through lifespan
The $400 million littoral combat ship only entered service in 2012, but suffered from myriad operational problems and had less than two years at sea
July 31, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
QiOSK
The Zumwalt-class destroyer is an ever-growing boondoggle
Hypersonic missiles were supposed to give the ships a purpose. Instead, they brought more procurement issues
July 22, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
DoD scrambles for new drone plans as Iran shoots down costly Reapers
This week in The Bunker: The Pentagon goes sci-fi with push for more unmanned vehicles and laser weapons
July 17, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Critics slam idea to create US combatant command for robots
Lawmakers want a central HQ for AI and robotics but experts know this means more Pentagon bloat and mission creep, with no benefit to military readiness
July 16, 2026
Washington Politics
Voters: The military makes us feel safe but not sure it's worth a trillion
Americans don't see massive Pentagon spending as the key to ensuring their security, according to new polls
July 15, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Happy birthday to the ever-expanding national security state
President Truman inaugurated the era of three-letter agencies in July 1947. One set of rules for spies, scientists, and lawmen, another set for the rest of us.
July 14, 2026
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