Military Industrial Complex
Weapons makers, foreign states lavish $32 million on US think tanks
American research organizations often promote new weaponry that would benefit their donors
March 16, 2026
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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
The B-21: another Air Force diva that can't deliver?
The glitzy debut of the next-gen Northrop Grumman bomber belies a payload of military industrial disappointments.
December 08, 2022
Military Industrial Complex
Big War CEOs: There's chaos in the world and our prospects are excellent
With candor you don't hear in official circles, top arms contractors say recent violence and tension works in their shareholders' favor.
January 28, 2022
Military Industrial Complex
American primacy on the menu for big industry donors at CNAS
Transparency is key, but this prominent think tank isn't always up front about the funding behind its pro-corporate, pro-military positions.
February 22, 2021
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