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
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
Military Industrial Complex
Five outrageous ways defense contractors have buttered up Trump
The weapons industry loves greasing the skids with gifts. This administration is no exception.
July 09, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Trump acquired at least $10 million in defense stocks last year
The president's portfolio kept accumulating shares in companies — like Palantir and Lockheed Martin — that were benefiting directly from his global military escalations
July 09, 2026
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