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There were 51 major defense contractors in the 1990s.
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1990s had 51 major defense contractors
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0.950
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News Article
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{
    "entity": "Defense contractors",
    "number": "51",
    "time_period": "1990s"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 3:37 PM (2 months ago)

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The arms industry is price gouging the Pentagon, leading to overpriced and underperforming weapons systems. This is exacerbated by industry concentration, lax oversight, and the push for rapid production. The author argues for a more restrained military strategy and restructuring of the arms industry.

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