Military Industrial Complex
Welcome to the defense death spiral
At the current spending rate, in another generation we will have a lot of rich contractors and no aircraft or Naval fleets to speak of
October 22, 2024
defense
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Hurricane response: This is ‘national defense’
The federal government is missing sight of real US priorities
October 04, 2024
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
Pierre Sprey was the 'Fighter Mafia' wingman
Brilliant, sophisticated, and absolutely dogged in his criticism of the Pentagon 'self-licking ice cream cone,' his death leaves a gaping hole.
August 08, 2021
Military Industrial Complex
America's nearly $1.3 trillion national security budget isn't making us any safer
A shift in spending toward urgent priorities like addressing the possibility of future pandemics would be a far better investment in “national security.”
July 02, 2021
Washington Politics
Why are Democrats trying to bring back those porky military earmarks?
After 10 years of winking and nodding, the new Congress is close to lifting the ban on defense carve-outs for members.
March 01, 2021
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