Asia-Pacific
Congress to return on a anti-China jag, and more
There are mere weeks left in the session and major elections. Don't expect a ton, save for political bluster.
September 03, 2024
defense budget
Military Industrial Complex
F-35: $2T in 'generational wealth' the military had no right to spend
The Joint Strike Fighter had a $200B price tag in 2001, now babies born that year are out of college and the plane is still not ready for prime time
August 21, 2024
Military Industrial Complex
Surprise! Congress likely to hide defense spending in new Ukraine aid bill
Lawmakers are planning to dodge caps on the Pentagon budget by adding billions for the military in ‘emergency’ legislation.
June 06, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
GOP plans to cut defense suddenly lost in debt ceiling debate
Republicans are adamant about reducing spending, but earlier calls to trim the Pentagon's share of the budget have disappeared. Why?
May 16, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
Getting the defense budget right: A (real) grand total, over $1.4 trillion
Laying it out in graph form shows past and present gimmicks used to manipulate the public's perception of what is considered 'defense.'
May 07, 2023
Military Industrial Complex
SecDef Austin calls on Congress to end wasteful ‘wish list’ gimmick
Experts say ‘unfunded priorities lists’ drive up spending, hurt transparency, and undermine civilian control of the military.
March 29, 2023
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