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Mold, raw sewage, brown tap water found in US barracks
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Mold, raw sewage, brown tap water found in US barracks

A government watchdog found 'potentially serious risks' to the health of service members at multiple facilities.

Wall Street Journal love letter to the arms industry
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Wall Street Journal love letter to the arms industry

Columnist slams anyone — left or right — who dares criticize this American institution

The weapons industry has a 'need for speed' but can be accident prone
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The weapons industry has a 'need for speed' but can be accident prone

Reformers inside the military want better 'innovation' but getting contractors money faster doesn't always result in better a product.

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The ultimate All-American slush fund

How a new budget loophole could send Pentagon spending soaring even higher

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The Pentagon’s $52,000 trash can

With military spending at record highs, many contractors have hiked the cost of relatively simple items. (Video)

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SIPRI report: Global military spending increases for eighth year in a row

Not surprisingly, the biggest surge in spending came in Europe, in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.