Military Industrial Complex
US quest for superweapons runs into reality
This week in The Bunker: President Trump’s Tom Swiftian battleship dream hits rough seas; his impenetrable missile shield of dreams runs into reality; and more.
May 04, 2026
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Lowballing? Critics balk at military's $25 billion cost estimate of war
Members and others reacting to testimony before Congress note that this comes in way lower most independent measures
April 29, 2026
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Who is responsible when an AI weapon pulls the trigger?
The advent of 'smart' targeting poses a stark challenge to existing laws of war
April 24, 2026
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Raytheon exec blasts through revolving door and into space
New Air Force assistant secretary will be handling Pentagon weapons acquisitions
April 23, 2026
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Report: US burned through half or more of critical missile interceptors
The question is, what happens to national defense when the cupboards go bare?
April 22, 2026
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$240 million drone vanishes into thin air
According to critics, the MQ-4C was rolled out despite known operational issues
April 21, 2026
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