Military Industrial Complex
The military is babying F-35s to hide their true cost to taxpayers
Fewer sorties and flight hours kick maintenance down the road, hiding performance issues and taking valuable flight time away from pilots
January 23, 2026
contractors
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
QiOSK
Israel to use US military contractors in new Gaza aid scheme
Americans — presumably reporting to Netanyahu — will be operating inside the Gaza Strip
May 05, 2025
Middle East
American security contractors walking thin line in Gaza
Former private soldiers say this new way of war — unofficial boots on the ground — could go sideways, while giving governments political cover
February 07, 2025
Military Industrial Complex
After 20 years, Pentagon still lacks control over hired guns
A new GAO report finds gaping holes in oversight in the military's unwieldy private security contractor biz.
August 06, 2021
Military Industrial Complex
Defense CEO fat cat salaries defy COVID crisis
While millions of Americans have yet to recover, War Incorporated joins pantheon of wealthiest elites profiting during the pandemic.
May 05, 2021
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