Military Industrial Complex
Could the US win a war with a near-peer adversary today?
It's about manpower, material, and most importantly, how we choose to use our military forces. We're doing it all wrong.
February 12, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
QiOSK
Report: DoD lets CBP shoot balloon with laser in airspace meltdown
The Pentagon has been testing the tech despite FAA concerns it affects aviation safety
February 11, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
What happens when we give Europe first dibs on US missiles for war
Expert: We are selling more defensive missiles to NATO allies for Ukraine, but our own stockpiles are taking a back seat. Is this why no Iran attack?
February 09, 2026
QiOSK
Think tank to Air Force: Buy hundreds of our donors' warplanes
The defense contractor-bankrolled Mitchell Institute wants more unproven systems on the taxpayer’s dime
February 09, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Cut bloated military commands, get rid of ‘mission creep’
It's not just about trimming generals, but designing headquarters to disincentivize constant engagement and shift resources to where they're truly needed
February 06, 2026
Military Industrial Complex
Air wars, drones, and US bases left strangely unprotected
This week in The Bunker: more cracks in Golden Dome, gamifying war in Ukraine, and more
February 05, 2026
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